School Nurse

20 hours ago

Pasadena, Texas, United States Pasadena Independent School District (TX) Full time
Job Title: School Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Nurse to join our team at Pasadena Independent School District (TX). As a School Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our students.

Job Summary:

The School Nurse will provide direct care for all ill and injured students, screen students for disabilities that may interfere with the learning process, and assist students with non-correctable defects with school adjustment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining each student's cumulative health record, supervising the control of communicable diseases, and reporting diseases to Administrative Services and Harris County Health Department.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct care for all ill and injured students
  • Screen students for disabilities that may interfere with the learning process
  • Assist students with non-correctable defects with school adjustment
  • Maintain each student's cumulative health record
  • Supervise the control of communicable diseases
  • Report diseases to Administrative Services and Harris County Health Department
  • Develop individual healthcare plans and disseminate pertinent information to LVN, teachers, and other appropriate campus staff
  • Document student assessment, counseling, and health care procedures in Nurse's Notes and/or other appropriate areas of the Health Office system
  • Follow through on individual problems by working with students, parents, physicians, teachers, other District personnel, and community health providers
  • Establish school health protocols, clinic procedures, and routine tasks for the LVN and Health Clerk, as well as any student assistants who may be assigned to the clinic
  • Coordinate management system to administer prescription medications to students
  • Provide annual training to other campus personnel designated by the principal to administer medications in the absence of the RN and LVN
  • Communicate with parents regarding serious illnesses/injuries, medication issues, special health care procedures, and confidential matters
  • Document parent contacts on Health Office system
  • Participate in the principal's meeting to review the Diabetes Management and Treatment Plan (DMTP) and develop the Individual healthcare Plan (IHP) with the parent, Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA), and other appropriate campus staff
  • Assess and monitor vital signs in suspected cases of substance abuse
  • Document and report findings to campus administration and District police
  • Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students and educate faculty and staff on health-related topics
  • Make home visits on health-related problems as directed by the campus principal
  • Participate as an active member of the campus crisis team
  • Provide and document annual training for all campus personnel on HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Use the Safe Work Practices established in the District's Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care
  • Develop annual clinic budget and communicate special needs to principal
  • Report health trends and problems, including potential health and safety hazards to principal
  • Demonstrate integrity and ethics, and maintain absolute confidentiality
  • Maintain a positive, professional image in appearance, communication, and interaction
  • Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisors
  • Comply with federal/state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, and District policies, as well as campus routines and regulations
  • Attend all District staff development activities for nurses, as well as campus activities and meetings designated by the principal
  • Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth
  • Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities assigned by the principal
Requirements:
  • 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 with the current license recorded and noted in the personnel folder in the Human Resources Department at each renewal
  • Current Certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (CPR and AED)
  • Valid certification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations that require good nursing and professional judgment
  • Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Strong organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills and ability to quickly adapt to new software applications
  • Ability to use CPR, AED, Heimlich maneuver, and other special procedures as ordered by a physician
  • Ability to work independently to implement district policies and procedures and meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to work compatible with students, parents, and staff
  • Ability to accept supervision and direction from campus principal
  • Willingness to attend workshops and training to acquire new skills
  • One to two years work experience as a registered nurse preferred
  • School nursing and/or nursing experience with school-aged children preferred
Working Conditions:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; Prolonged use of computer; Steady phone interactions; Moderate standing, walking, and bending.

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