HS - School Nurse

About the role

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

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.
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening.
• CPR Certification.
• Two years nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or family health.

Skills

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

• Nursing Services: Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Instruction: Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Consultation: Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Administration: Review and evaluate immunization records for state compliance, supervise and train nurse aide(s), LVN(s) and assigned campus staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Equipment Used

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