REGISTERED NURSE

2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
2 OPENINGS: CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AND HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
8 HOURS PER DAY
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: REGISTERED NURSE, WITH CURRENT TEXAS LICENSE, CPR CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATION IN VISION, HEARING, SCREENING SPINAL AND ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS (AN) REQUIRED.
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Promote, support and maintain the health and safety of students and faculty/staff to include the physical and emotional well-being of the individual for the purpose of providing an environment conducive to effective learning.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.
Instructional Management:
• Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered.
• Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.
Student Management:
• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students, faculty/staff members according to district policy and procedures.
• Promote maximum student attendance by early recognition and treatment of communicable diseases.
• Assess student and staff health needs.
• Provide preventative and primary health/dental care services for children in need and assist families in accessing and obtaining needed health care services. Assist campuses in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:
• Participate with the multi-disciplinary team planning that focus on the health care needs of the medically fragile student, developing and implementing individualized health care plans as needed.
• Provide health counseling, teaching and treatment on an individual basis to students, families and staff.
• Participate in staff/faculty meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform screening procedures as required by state and local mandates. Make appropriate referrals and follow-up including assistance in securing financial resources.
• Secure medical care for students according to district policy and procedures if parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached.
• Refer students and families to appropriate social agencies for assistance in meeting personal needs.
• Coordinate a system of administration and management of medications given at school and administer medications according to Round Rock ISD policy and procedures.
• Administer vaccines according to protocols and Round Rock ISD policy and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining complete and accurate immunization records that comply with state
mandates; perform monthly review and follow-up of immunizations due.
• Coordinate a system of administration and management of medications given at school and administer medications according to Round Rock ISD policy and procedures.
• Administer vaccines according to protocols and Round Rock ISD policy and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining complete and accurate immunization records that comply with state mandates; perform monthly review and follow-up of immunizations due.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinic records and health with proper documentation on services rendered.
• Submit timely reports as required by the Health Services Director and state mandates.
• Submit budget for and maintain adequate supplies in the health clinic.
• Report potential health/safety hazards in school to the principal.
• Prepare paperwork for reimbursement for treatment and services for Special Education students on Medicaid.
• Maintain current communication with Principal and Health Services Director regarding health problems and related matters.
• Attend health services meetings and nursing professional growth activities.
• Participate on the Admission, Review and Dismissal committees and other school committees as appropriate.
• Provide treatment/services as directed by physicians to facilitate medically fragile students to transition smoothly into the educational setting.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physician, parents, community, and health agencies.
• Assess physical and mental signs and symptoms for potential child abuse/neglect and make referrals as indicated.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.
• Follow District and department policies and procedures.
Human Resources Management:
• Supervise and train licensed vocational nurses (LVN), and health record specialists in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to Round Rock ISD policy.
• Supervise and train staff working with the students as appropriate.
• Provide direction and guidance to assigned staff.
• Provide input on performance of assigned staff.
• Recognize exemplary performance of assigned staff.
Organization Improvement:
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
Professional Growth and Development:
• Maintain certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), vision, hearing, spinal and acanthosis nigricans (AN).
• Complete mandated Continuing Education (CE) Type I and Type II requirements to maintain Registered Nurse license.
• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance.
Academic Excellence Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives:
• Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses.
School/Community Relations:
• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District's initiatives.
Organization Morale:
• Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
Other Responsibilities:
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervise assigned licensed vocational nurses (LVN), health record specialist(s), and clerical employee(s) as their duties relate to health services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Skill in assessment and evaluation.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating standard computer and software applications, including but not limited to electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Skill in health counseling.
• Skill in emergency first-aid.
• Skill in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Skill in using specialized medical equipment.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on complex information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse, with current Texas license, CPR certification, certification in vision, hearing, screening spinal and acanthosis nigricans (AN) required.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Travel district-wide occasionally.
• Lift and restraint up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, walk, stand, stoop, bend, and lift specialized medical equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment.
• Work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, situations that require following extensive safety precautions, and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Work environment may involve biological exposure to blood pathogens, bodily fluids and waste, and other communicable diseases.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.