School Nurse

Job Summary:

The School Nurse will treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

• CPR/AED Certification

• Minimum experience requirement – 12 months

• The ability to implement emergency care including the ability to independently respond to an emergency, perform CPR, administer emergency medications, and other lifesaving measures within standard practice guidelines

• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, both internally and externally

• The ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be mobile

• Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of health programs, health counseling with students, parents, and staff, provision of preventive health services, augmentation of health education programs, and liaison with the school community

• Develops, implements, and monitors health care plans and emergency plans for designated students

• Participates in program planning to meet the needs of students with special health care needs

• Utilizes case management and the nursing process to manage the health care of students with chronic illness

• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid care, medication administration, and related health services according to state laws and HISD policies and procedures

• Provides preventive health care by: assessing the safety needs of students, conducting state mandated screening programs, including referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and using control measures for communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on immunization compliance

• Provides students and families with health and medical resources and assists families with access to medical care

• Conducts age-appropriate health programs and activities in collaboration with school staff

• Counsels students and families on health conditions

• Collaborates with community agencies and campus staff to implement a comprehensive school health program and the development of campus health program goals

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned