Nurse (For Campus or Health Services)

Position Overview

Provide necessary health-related services to enhance students' fullest potential for learning, growing and developing. Offer health education and preventive practices while conducting screenings, physical assessments, and reporting results to appropriate district personnel, agencies, and parents. Adhere to federal and state laws as well as district policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify health conditions or concerns through screenings and physical assessments; develop and implement individual health care plans as required.
• Implement Texas regulations and laws regarding immunizations, child abuse, and mandatory health screenings (including vision, hearing, and scoliosis).
• Provide parents/guardians with appropriate assistance and information for follow-up referral activities.
• Review student health status for placement in special programs and serve on Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committees when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee health information and interpret health problems using approved protocols.
• Provide emergency nursing services on campus or during school-sponsored activities and request EMS when needed.
• Manage clinic supplies and equipment, and offer nursing services such as administering medications, peritoneal dialysis, catheterization, tube feedings, and suctioning as directed.
• Develop and sustain a health services program for controlling communicable diseases, counsel students/employees, and serve as a health education resource.
• Administer medication, treatments, and professional services in accordance with district, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist in identifying safety and health hazards on campus and serve as an accident location interviewer if designated.
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records as required by administrative and regulatory guidelines.
• Pursue continuing education and renew certifications (including Registered Nurse license and CPR/AED) in compliance with district and state requirements.
• Provide on-call assistance to other schools and take necessary precautions to safeguard students, equipment, and facilities.
• Attend the work site as required to meet all essential functions of the job.
• Participate in professional development activities, follow established safety procedures, and support district goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification
• Vision, hearing, and spinal screening certifications to be acquired within 90 days of employment
• One (1) year of Registered Nurse experience OR five (5) years of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) experience

Benefits & Perks

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