What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute LVN/RN - School Nurse position at Multi Campus?
Primary 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 preventive health practices for students.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid registered nurse license (RN), or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) from the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates
- Valid SBEC certificate preferred but not required
Special Knowledge/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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
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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.
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Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
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Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.