Primary Purpose:

Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

 

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license (RN or LVN) from the Texas Board of Nursing

Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates

 

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

2 years prior nursing experience

 

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services

 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
4. Serve as health advocate for students.
5. Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
6. Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
7. Collaborate closely with campus principal and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
8. Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

 

Administration

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
2. 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.
3. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.

2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

3. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

4. Leave detailed notes for the teacher on any issues experienced during the day.

5. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or the School Office

 

The foregoing statements describe the general responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.