Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse Campus: To Be Determined Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual POSITION SUMMARY: Oversee school health policies and programs Provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education Provide health care to students and staff Perform health screenings Coordinate referrals to public medical or private healthcare providers Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening CPR Certification Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong knowledge of physical health assessment to identify student health defects Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to implement policies and procedures Experience: Minimum of three years experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Nursing Services: Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures Serve as a health advocate for students Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school Administer medications according to district policy and procedures Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy Make/followup on health care referrals Develop and coordinate continuing education of campus health programs and make changes based on findings Instruction: Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups Provide health counseling and instruction to students Consultation: Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committees, the crisis team, and school committees Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse Make home visits to assist with student health concerns with the permission of the Principal Communicate regularly with the Principal and Nurse Coordinator regarding health services issues Administration: Review and evaluate immunization records Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area Report potential health and safety hazards to the Principal and Nurse Coordinator Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Professional Development: Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, acanthosis nigricans, and spinal screening Participate in annual professional development courses pertaining to school health Model behavior that is prudent, professional, ethical, and responsible WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors / Physical Requirements: Maintain emotional control under stress Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to maneuver students with significantly impaired mobility (e.g. use a Hoyer-type lift, conduct wheelchair/hospital bed transfers, load students on to a bus lift) Frequent walking/standing for long periods of time that will include kneeling/squatting/bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting EVALUATIONS: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually