What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Nurse (RN) position at China Spring Elementary School?
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:
- 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
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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.