What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Licensed Vocational 2026-2027 position at aa210?
Job Overview
Provide direct services to meet the health needs of students and staff on a school campus. Responsible for implementing the district school health services program under the clinical supervision of the school nurse (RN) and Coordinator of School Health Services
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Provide direct services to meet the health needs of students and staff on a school campus. Responsible for implementing the district school health services program under the clinical supervision of the school nurse (RN) and Coordinator of School Health Services
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operations
- Provide direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the Registered Nurse (RN) or Coordinator of School Health Services
- Assist the RN in maintaining accurate and complete student health records including immunizations, medication administration, individual student treatment records and screening results
- Perform health screenings under the direction of the supervising RN including, but not limited to, hearing, vision, scoliosis, acanthosis, height, weight, and examining the scalp
- Dispense medication according to state law and district policy
- Assist the RN with referrals and follow-up for identified health problems as necessary to attain optimum health for each student
- Contribute to and implement the individualized student health care plans as established by the supervising RN
- Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the supervising RN
- Educate faculty or staff on health related topics as directed by the supervising RN
- Report potential health and safety hazards to the supervising RN
- Maintain adequate supplies in the clinic and conduct periodic inventory.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current CPR and AED Certification
- Valid Texas LVN license issued by the Board of Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years an LVN
- Demonstrated knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques
- Demonstrated knowledge of the LVN scope of practice as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Ability to accept supervision and direction from campus principal and/or RN
- Proficient in using equipment and technology for the delivery of healthcare services
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff both verbally and in writing
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.