SCHOOL NURSE

4 weeks ago

San Antonio TX USA, United States Southside Independent School District Full time
Job Title: School Nurse

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Primary Purpose:

Implement 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

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:

Three years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

  1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
  2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
  3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
  4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
  5. Uses time productively on the job.
  6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
  7. Accepts supervisory direction.
  8. Strives to improve job skills.
  9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.


Nursing Services

  1. Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
  2. Serve as health advocate for students.
  3. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
  4. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.


  1. Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
  2. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.


Instruction

  1. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
  2. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.


Consultation

  1. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
  2. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
  3. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
  4. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
  5. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
  6. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.


Administration

  1. Review and evaluate immunization records.
  2. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
  3. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
  4. 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.
  5. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
  6. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
  7. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
  8. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.


Professional Development

  1. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
  2. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s), if any.

Equipment Used:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. 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 and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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