School Nurse, RN or LVN, Substitute
3 days ago
River Oaks
Primary Purpose: Implement a comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. 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, • AED/CPR Certification Special Knowledge/Skills:, • Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects, • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to implement policies and procedures Experience: Nursing Services: • Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols., • Serve as a health advocate for students., • Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)., • Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures., • Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary., • Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health programs and make changes based on findings. Instruction:, • Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups., • Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics., • Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students. Consultation:, • Serve as a 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 as needed., • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan., • Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items., • Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse., • Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of the principal., • Communicate regularly with the principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues. Administration:, • Review and evaluate immunization records., • Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy., • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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., • Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Professional Development:, • Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener., • Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Other:, • Other SHARS duties as assigned., • Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEP's., • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures., • Must be present regularly in person. Supervisory Responsibilities: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Equipment Used: Standard classroom equipment including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Frequent walking, standing, stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Motion: Continual walking, moderate reaching Lifting: Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities. Environment: Work inside and outside with regular exposure to noise. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district-wide and statewide travel. Work prolonged or irregular hours. Click here to view the job description. Click here to view the CISD Compensation Plan.