School Nurse (PO#4273, 2026-2027 School Year)

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program culminating with a certification as a registered nurse licensed through the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Experience: Basic computer skills including MS Office and Skyward, preferred
• Experience: Two years experience, preferably in community health and/or pediatrics

Qualifications (continued)

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
  Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)
• Environmental Factors: Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Duties

Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health services for the school.
Provide direct health services to students.
Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
Serve as health advocate for students and collaborate to implement systems that allow students to develop to their full potential.