| Location | TX |
REGISTERED NURSE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Job No.: 3304 FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Director, Health Services Pay Grade: 303 Dept./Campus: Health Services Term: 187 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide smooth and efficient operation of school health services. Registered nurses can be moved from campus to campus based on student enrollment and medical acuity needs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Evaluate ill and injured students and communicate with families as needed. Evaluate and assess staff condition during medical emergency situations only, providing emergency- level intervention as appropriate; this role does not include routine or ongoing medical care for staff outside of emergency circumstances. Administer First Aid/CPR/AED when necessary. Administer medication as prescribed while assuring compliance with state law and district policy. Establish and maintain student immunization records in compliance with state immunization requirements. Evaluate students for communicable diseases/conditions and refer as needed. Perform health procedures for students with health needs per physician orders. Develop individualized health plans for students with health issues as needed and assist other campus clinics with individualized health plans as needed. Perform State-mandated vision, hearing, spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans screening and refer students as needed. Enter screening data for state reporting as required. Conduct healthcare teaching of individuals or groups as requested. Conduct inventory and order supplies for clinic. Participate in IEP and other meetings as requested. Train designated staff members in clinic operations and delegated procedural health tasks. Perform campus staff training and education relating to health services. Participate in providing campus safety and security input. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education/Certification/Experience: Bachelor or Associate degree in Nursing (or graduate of a nursing diploma program). Texas RN license required. CPR/AED certification. Vision/Hearing/Spinal screening and Acanthosis Nigricans certification. Must maintain valid Texas driver's license. Experience as nurse in a school clinic preferred.
REGISTERED NURSE Rev. July 2025
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of school nursing scope of practice. Skill in oral or written communication; organization; and time management. Ability to present effectively to small and large groups; work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment; make decisions quickly and independently; manage multiple priorities and projects; understand written and verbal instructions; and handle stressful situations in calm and efficient manner.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of workday. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Needs to move about inside the clinic, classroom, or campus to monitor students as necessary. Maintain composure and professionalism at all times. Needs to have vehicle available for district travel. Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, and pushing. May be required to lift 50-80 pounds unassisted. May be required to lift 81-200 pounds assisted. Potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases. Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, mouse, printer, scanner, and fax machine. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions. Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis. Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.