Reports to: Campus Principal and Director of Health Services

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Professional/Administrators

Pay Grade: 02

Minimum Salary: $

Duty Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for appraising the health needs of the school community by providing a safe and healthy environment, and promoting good health practices among the school community.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license to practice from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• American Heart Association/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
• American Heart Association/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Instructor Certification within first year of hire

Experience

• Two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical experience

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and application of nursing standards as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Knowledge of national, state and local student health requirements
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, Type II Diabetes Risk Assessment and Postural screenings or required upon hiring
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols.
• Serves as health advocate for students, their families and staff.
• Notifies parents of accident or illness and secures medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinates management system to administer medications and treatments to students at school according to district policy, procedures and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Establishes and implements effective procedures for completing mandatory screening programs and referrals as indicated.
• Assesses student health problems and makes appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, campus administration and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Collaborates, develops and maintains with the campus administration and staff in the development of campus health needs and provide health education/training to individuals and groups.
• Provides health counseling and instruction to individual students as appropriate.
• Serves as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community.
• Participates in the building emergency response team and other school/district committees as requested by campus administration.
• Collaborates and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) Committee and Section 504 Committees with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Health Plans.
• Participates in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Communicates and reports regularly with campus/district administration, Director of health services, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services and other staff, as appropriate, regarding health services issues and/or potential health and safety hazards in compliance with HIPPA and FERPA.
• Reviews and maintains immunization records- notifies parents of needed immunizations and follow up with delinquencies.
• Trains designated school personnel in clinic procedures, including administration of medications and emergency procedures if the nurse is not available and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compiles, maintains and files all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Complies with all policies and procedures established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education, Texas Nurse Practice Act and campus/district policy or procedures in health services.
• Maintains state required certifications in AHA/BLS and a health screener in vision, hearing, Type II Diabetes Risk assessment and Postural screening.
• Models behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Maintains nursing license and continuing education to stay updated on current practices.
• Follows attendance policy according to district procedures.
• Follows directives and performs other functions that may be assigned by the campus/district administration.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document 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.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER