Registered Nurse (Rn)

612 - Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Principal and Health Services Lead Nurse

SUPERVISES: n/a

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Nurse Certification; valid Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners;
2. Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health;
3. Certified by the Texas Department of health to conduct vision and hearing screening;
4. CPR Certification;
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To oversee the day-to-day needs of students, as related to health care.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher Pay Grade dependent on Degree, 187 days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Provides temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
2. Serves as health advocate for students.
3. Notifies parents of accidents or illnesses and secures medical for students in emergency cases if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached.
4. Coordinates management system to administer medications to students at school.
5. Performs screening procedures as required by the Texas department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Makes referrals as necessary.
6. Develops and coordinates continuing evaluation of campus health programs and makes changes based on findings.
7. Participates in development of campus health education curriculum and provides health education to individuals and groups.
8. Provides health counseling and instruction to individual students.
9. Serves as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
10. Assesses student problems and makes appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
11. Participates in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committees, crisis teams, and school committees.
12. Participates in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
13. Makes home visits to help with student health problems as necessary, with the permission of the principal.
14. Communicates regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.
15. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local Board of Trustees in pursuing the mission of the school district.
16. Keeps informed about new state and federal guidelines and laws.
17. Review and evaluates immunization records.
18. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
19. Requisitions supplies and equipment needed to maintain the clinic inventory.
20. Reports potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
21. Improves leadership skills through self-initiated and state required professional development activities.
22. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.
23. Uses information provided through the District appraisal process to improve performance.
24. Maintains certification in COR, vision and hearing screening and as a health screener.
25. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as assigned.
26. Annually establishes and meets performance goals.

EQUIPMENT USED: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygomomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer and copier.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate several requests simultaneously.
Physical Demands: Moderate standing, sitting, stooping, bending and lifting; exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 11/13 SR

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $49,000.00 - $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners?
• Do you have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification?
• Do you have a minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in community health?
• Are you certified by the Texas Department of health to conduct vision and hearing screening?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations