School Nurse

3 days ago

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Wichita Falls Independent School District Full time
Job Title: School Nurse

Job Summary:

The Wichita Falls Independent School District is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Nurse to join our team. As a School Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program according to nursing standards of practice, district policy, and departmental procedures and protocols.
  • Comply with confidentiality requirements as set by HIPAA, FERPA, federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Identify, delineate, and clarify the nursing role, promote quality of care, pursue continued professional enhancement, and demonstrate professional conduct as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act (NPA) rules and regulations.
  • Comply with policies, laws, and regulations established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Nurse Practice Act, FERPA, HIPAA, and Wichita Falls ISD Board policies and regulations.
  • Provide episodic and emergency care for sick and injured students/staff.
  • Notify a parent of an accident or illness and use professional judgment to initiate EMS for emergent care when necessary.
  • Perform nursing procedures and/or treatments as directed by physician's order and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement individualized student health care plans and emergency action plans for students with specific health needs as appropriate.
  • Document all health information according to standards of nursing practice, district policy, and department guidelines and protocols.
  • Comply with and enforce state regulations and district policies and protocols for the security of and the safe administration of medications to students.
  • Follow established guidelines and district policies and procedures to document health care and maintain complete and accurate documentation of all nursing care and activities within the scope of school nursing.
  • Maintain communicable disease prevention and control measures in accordance with state and local health department regulation, district policy, and departmental procedures and protocols.
  • Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
  • Review and maintain current immunization records for all students.
  • Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
  • Provide for the maintenance and organization of clinic supplies and equipment. Request supplies as needed to maintain clinic inventory.
  • Serve as a health advocate for students and a health liaison between school, physician, parents, and community.
  • Assist students, families, and employees to achieve optimal levels of wellness through healthcare referrals, interpretation of medical data, planning, and implementing health counseling, health education, and provision of a safe and healthy environment.
  • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings when appropriate. Participate in any campus-based committee when a health care representative is appropriate.
  • Communicate regularly with the Health Care Coordinator (and principal as appropriate) regarding any health services issues or concerns.
  • Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
  • Serve as a resource nurse and, when necessary, provides training to LVN in clinic procedures and responsibilities.
  • Monitors and evaluates the provision of health services by the LVN necessary to meet individual student health needs. Report any concerns to the Health Care Coordinator.
  • Provide basic training to campus non-medical staff regarding Food Allergies/Signs & Symptoms of Anaphylaxis and emergency AED use.
  • Mentor registered nurse students.
  • Participates in staff development, faculty meetings, department meetings, and special events as directed by Principal and/or Health Care Coordinator.
  • Demonstrates effective communication through written, verbal, nonverbal, and computer usage skills.
  • Is regular in attendance and complies with notification procedures for absences.
  • Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates teamwork in daily activities.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Extra duty and after-hour assignments as scheduled.
  • Regular Attendance.
  • Equipment Used:
    • Basic clinic equipment including thermometer, blood pressure cuff, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, automated external defibrillator (AED), as well as vision screening equipment, and audiometer;
    • Standard office equipment including personal computer and copier.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
    • The skills essential to school nursing include critical thinking abilities and the ability to adapt to varying pressures in times of stress or crisis and in unpredictable situations.
    • Maintain emotional control under stress.
    • Work with constant interruptions.
    • Emotional stability is needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with students, families, and colleagues.
    • Biological exposure to bacteria, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens are possible.
    • Periodically transport equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
    • Must be able to pull, push, bend, and lift equipment and/or students using appropriate techniques.

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