SCHOOL NURSE (RN)

Purpose:

Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventative health practices for students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing
• Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures
• Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
• Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

This describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.