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Job Summary

Maintain required immunization records, perform State mandated health screenings, track communicable diseases, respond to emergencies, provide direct care to students, faculty, and staff, and implement district school health programs at their campus under the supervision of the District Nurse.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Gather Student Information; Set Up and Evaluate Records:

• Review and evaluate immunization records; contribute to and implement the individualized student healthcare plans; review and evaluate physician orders as related to all medications to be administered on campus; compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.

Provide Student Care:

• Administer physician ordered medications as outlined in district policy; collaborate with campus directors, counselors, teachers, parents, and others regarding health needs of students with health conditions; make referrals as necessary; provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Manage Unexpected or Emergency Situations That are Commonly Seen in Assigned Specialty Population:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures; notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students, faculty, and staff as needed in emergency situations.

Administer and Document State Mandated Testing for the Student Population:

• Perform screening procedures as outlined by Texas department of health, Texas education agency, and district policy; maintain accurate screening records and update electronic health record with results as needed.

Assist District School Nurse with other duties as assigned:

• Monitor and track communicable diseases and report any state mandated illnesses (i.e.: SARS-CoV-2, influenza); assist front office as needed with special consideration of primary nursing duties; additional tasks as assigned by campus director or district nurse.

Required Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of Nursing w/ current Texas License
• Current Texas Registered Nursing License
• CPR (Healthcare Provider) certification
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Experience working with special needs students.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize teams and meet deadlines.

Other Information

This position is for 192 days which follow the University Academy District Calendar each school year (varies year-to-year, typically mid-August to early June). This position will have no vacation accrual since summers are off. This position will be paid on a 12-month distribution to have their pay/benefits through the summer. Dependent on start date, the monthly salary will be prorated according to the number of school days remaining.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.