Nurses Aide

About the role

The British International School of Houston, located in Katy, Texas, is seeking a School Nurse (LVN) to provide comprehensive nursing care for students and staff during the academic year. The successful candidate will practice within the scope of LVN licensure, comply with Texas Board of Nursing requirements, and work in a state‑of‑the‑art, multicultural campus serving approximately 1,300 students from 67 nationalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, first aid, and emergency response for students during the school day.
• Assess illness and injury, determine appropriate treatment, and coordinate follow‑up care and referrals as required.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, school policy, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records, including immunizations, medications, medical conditions, incident reports, and treatment documentation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized healthcare and emergency action plans for students with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Monitor compliance with state immunization requirements and manage student medication authorization processes.
• Collaborate with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff to support student health, wellbeing, safeguarding, and access to learning.
• Promote health education, wellness, hygiene, and illness‑prevention initiatives across the school community.
• Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and emergency resources, supporting school trips, residential experiences, and campus safety initiatives.
• Perform all duties within the scope of LVN practice and in compliance with school policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Current LVN licensure in Texas and compliance with Texas Board of Nursing regulations, including any required collaboration and supervision arrangements.
• Proven organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication abilities and the capacity to work effectively with colleagues, students, and parents in an international, multicultural setting.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work with children and adolescents.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off during school holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts and access to professional development opportunities

All candidates for regulated activities involving unsupervised contact with children will undergo national and international vetting procedures, including criminal record checks from the country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last ten years. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.