Elementary School Nurse - RN (24.25 School Year)

Primary Purpose:Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.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 / Other Requirements:* Two years nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or family 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 and staff.* Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).* Administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.* Provide medical treatments and procedures according to Physicians orders and parent authorization.* Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.Instruction* Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.* Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.* Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.Consultation* Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.* Assess student medical needs 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 and develops Individual Health Plan.* Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.* 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, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.* Assess emergent health care needs of campus staff. Make appropriate referrals and assist with completion of workers compensation forms as needed for staff injuries.Administration* Review and evaluate immunization records for state compliance.* Supervise and train nurse aide(s), LVN(s) and assigned campus staff in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.* Compile and submit annual state reports.* Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and Comal ISD board policy in health services area.* Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.* Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.* Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.* Performs other duties as assigned.Professional Development* Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening.* Model Behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.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, telephone, computer, and copier.