School Nurse - Substitute - General Interest

Education/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the Texas Board of Nursing
• Vision/Hearing/Scoliosis/Texas Risk Assessment certification
• BLS HCP CPR Certification/AHA CPR Instructor

Special Knowledge/Skills

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

Experience

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in community health

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols
• Serve as health advocate for students
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
• Cook up and coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs; make referrals as necessary
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health programs and make changes based on findings
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students
• Consult with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee; crisis team; school committees; and develop Individual Health Plan
• Communicate regularly with the principal, Director of Nursing, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues
• Review and evaluate immunization records
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, Texas Board of Nursing, FISD board policy, and Livebinder (FISD School Nurse Manual)
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal and Director of Nursing
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Engage in professional development necessary to maintain required certifications
• Actively update personal skills to meet the nursing needs of the campus
• Direct the work of clinic assistants if applicable

Administration

• Review and evaluate immunization records
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, Texas Board of Nursing, FISD board policy, and Livebinder (FISD School Nurse Manual)
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal and Director of Nursing
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations

Professional Development

• Engage in professional development necessary to maintain required certifications
• Actively update personal skills to meet the nursing needs of the campus