Nurse - RN - School Nurse

Nurse - RN

Position Type :

Nurse / Registered Nurse

Date Posted : 12 / 12 / 2023

Location : Districtwide

Date Available : 2024-25 School Year

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Job Title : School Nurse - RN Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Reports to : Director - Student Services / Principal Pay Grade : Teacher Salary Schedule

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus Calendar Days : 187

Primary Purpose :

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners

Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening

CPR Certification

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience :

Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

Consultation

Administration

Professional Development

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Equipment Used :

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, computer, and copier.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Ability to lift 30 pounds. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.