What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 Licensed Vocational Nurse position at McAllen Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program: implementation, maintenance, evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify, modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma, required
Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
CPR, clinical nursing skills, (i.e., catheterization, G-tube feedings, ostomies); computer skills, preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
General clerical duties and file maintenance skills
Bilingual, preferred (English/Spanish)
Experience:
Three (3) years’ experience in school or community health, home health, clinical/hospital, which includes working with children and/or adolescents, required
Days: 192
Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $19.50
Midpoint: $23.35
Maximum: $27.20
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)
- Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.
- Provide basic first aid, as per protocols.
- Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.
- Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments/feedings.
- Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.
- Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.
- Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.
- Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes/supplies.
- Maintain office and health equipment.
- Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours [CEUs] required every two years for license renewal).
- Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, scale, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, impedance machine, nebulizer, suction machine, audiometer, Gastrostomy tubes, wheel chairs
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Work with multiple tasks at the same time
Prioritize work to meet deadlines
Work with frequent interruptions
Maintain confidentiality
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Lift and/or carry students up to 45 lbs.
Lift and/or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance
High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases.
Administers CPR, if necessary, until help arrives.
Salary : $20 - $27