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Note: This position is for 187 days (teacher schedule)

TITLE: School Nurse 24/25 school year

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

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.
• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain certification in CPR/AED, vision and hearing screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE:Two years nursing experience

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 (obtain within 60 days)
• CPR/AED 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s).

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria and communicable diseases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $61,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person