REGISTERED NURSE

3 weeks ago

San Benito TX USA, United States San Benito Consolidated Independent School District Full time
Position Type:
Health Services/Nurse, RN

Date Posted:
3/21/2024

Location:
Dept - Health Services

Closing Date:
Until Position is FilledJob Title: Registered Nurse Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal, Health Services Coordinator Pay Grade: Teacher salary
Works with: Students/Staff/Parents Days: 187
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population on the assigned
campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive
health practices for students. Prerequisites:
  • Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program;
  • Valid Registered Nurse License as per Texas Board of Nurse Examiners; and
  • Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with administrators, teachers, and other staff
  • Strong organizational skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs),
and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

2. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.

3. Perform procedures for students according to board policy and district procedures.

4. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the
health needs of the general student population and those students with identified health conditions.

5. Assess student concerns, communicate with parent/guardian regarding students (via phone or written
communication), complete appropriate referrals, and follow up, as needed.

6. Assess, monitor, and supervise sick and injured students until they can be placed in the care of parent/guardian.

7. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed. Communicate with parents/guardians or alternate
emergency contacts on emergency action taken.

8. Report COVID cases and other communicable diseases to Health Services Coordinator. Ensure appropriate
exclusion from school and re-entry into school based on the Department of State and Health Services'
Communicable Disease Chart and guidance from the Cameron County Public Health Department.

9. Report notifiable conditions to the Cameron County Public Health Department.

10. Perform contact tracing as outlined in the district's Return to School Plan.

11. Perform COVID testing as outlined in the district's Return to School Plan.

12. Promote and utilize telehealth platform to facilitate equitable access to care for all students.

13. Serve as health advocate for students.

14. Provide information to families on availability of community health resources. Communicate with community
health providers or agencies while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

15. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services.

16. Establish and implement effective procedures to perform mandatory screenings. Complete and follow-up on
screening referrals. Submit required screening report to Health Services Coordinator by specified due date.

17. Complete all necessary forms, when necessary.

18. Complete student injury/incident report, when necessary, and submit to PRIM secretary. Notify parent/guardian,
campus administrator, and Health Services Coordinator when an injury/incident report is submitted. Follow-up
with parent/guardian regarding status of student's injury.

19. Review, evaluate, and maintain accurate immunization data on students. Communicate with parent/guardian
regarding immunizations requirements. Submit required immunization report to Health Services Coordinator by
specified due date.

20. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of student care, including but not limited to: medication
administration, procedures, notes, screenings, etc. in computerized student information system, as required by
local and state policies.

21. Compile, maintain, and scan all pertinent student health records into the student information system including,
but not limited to: immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records,
and IHPs.

22. Attend Health Services meetings and staff development trainings, as scheduled.

23. Attend faculty meetings, when requested.

24. May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.

25. Maintain confidentiality of student information and health records, as required by HIPAA, FERPA, and district
policies.

26. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed for health clinic. Coordinate with campus secretary, or
designee, to order supplies throughout the school year.

27. Report potential health and safety hazards and concerns to campus principal or available campus administrator.

28. Travel to other campuses to provide nursing assistance, when necessary.

29. Maintain designated binder to use as reference for traveling nurse and/or health aide.

30. Provide health-related campus trainings to students and/or staff, as needed.

31. Complete required annual trainings as directed by Human Resources and the Health Services Coordinator.

32. Provide hands-on training to staff members who have been selected as UDCAs and COVID test administrators, if
needed.

33. Demonstrate competency with computer skills and programs utilized in Health Services Dept. (ex: Skyward,
ImmTrac, etc).

34. Assist with health aide interviews, as requested.

35. Assist with training for newly hired nurses and health aides.

36. Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) or other school staff on health-related tasks.

37. Assist with vaccine clinics, as necessary.

38. Assist with the planning of campus health fair, as requested.

39. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable
health needs. Collaborate with appropriate staff regarding implementation of health-related Individual
Education Plan (IEP) item.

40. Maintain communication (verbal or written) with Health Services Coordinator regarding student health status
or other health services concerns.

41. Practice nursing within the scope of registered nursing and maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as
required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing.

42. Maintain active Registered Nurse license, as verified by the Texas Board of Nursing.

43. Maintain active certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR).

44. Maintain active certifications for vision, hearing, spinal, acanthosis and spot vision screening.

45. Submit time off request(s) in a timely manner.

46. Comply with all regulations, routines, and policies at the district, departmental, and campus levels.

47. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, and the Texas Department of State and Health Services.

48. Perform other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/ squeezing wrist flexion/ extension
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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