School Nurse

1 week ago

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States Pasadena Independent School District 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. 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 students, screen students for disabilities, and assist students with non-correctable defects. You will also maintain student health records, supervise the control of communicable diseases, and report diseases to administrative services and the Harris County Health Department.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct care for students, including assessing and treating illnesses and injuries
  • Screen students for disabilities and assist students with non-correctable defects
  • Maintain student health records and ensure confidentiality
  • Supervise the control of communicable diseases and report diseases to administrative services and the Harris County Health Department
  • Develop individual healthcare plans and disseminate pertinent information to LVNs, teachers, and other campus staff
  • Assist with the management of health problems in the classroom
  • Document student assessment, counseling, and health care procedures in the 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 the 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
  • Ensure daily documentation of all medication administration on the Health Office system
  • Provide on-site emergency care and obtain outside emergency assistance as needed
  • Communicate with parents regarding serious illnesses/injuries, medication issues, special health care procedures, and confidential matters
  • Document parent contacts on the Health Office system
  • Conduct annual vision, hearing, and spinal screening of students in mandated grades
  • Ensure that screening results are entered into the Health Office and referrals are made in a timely manner
  • 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
  • Provide diabetes education, monitor glucose levels, and provide routine treatment as provided in the student's IHP
  • Participate in ARD/504 meetings and collaborate with other professionals regarding the implementation of health-related items in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Program Plan (IPP)
  • Comply with state law and District policies when reporting personal suspicion of child abuse
  • 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 the principal
  • Report health trends and problems, including potential health and safety hazards to the 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
  • Current Certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (CPR and AED)
  • Valid certification by the 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 of 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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