Bacteria, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Database Programming, Defibrillator, Emergency Procedures, File Maintenance, First Aid, Food Services, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Reporting Skills, School Management, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Primary Purpose
Implement district school health programs and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse RN.
Qualifications
Education
Certification
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license LVN issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR and automated external defibrillator AED certificates
Special Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
One-year experience in health-related position
Experience working with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Nursing Services
- Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans IHPs established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
- Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
- Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
- Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse RN.
- Participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee ARD meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan IEP items.
- Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
- Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN.
Clerical
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and confidential health records on all students.
Compliance
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Supervise the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.
Mental and Physical Demands
- Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
- Frequent walking, grasping, squeezing, wrist flexion, and extension
- Frequent light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds; may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, and assisting non-ambulatory students
- Environmental Factors:
- Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases