School Nurse: Uplift Hampton Primary

About the role

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure a complete health services program for Uplift Education, provide students with health services, incorporate students into health education programs, and teach preventive health practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to students (routine, urgent, emergent, palliative, etc.) and staff according to Uplift Education guidelines and Texas BON standards.
• Comply with all regulations and guidelines set by the Texas Board of Nursing, local health authorities, and DSHS criteria.
• Provide basic health information within Uplift Education guidelines as prescribed by the Texas BON.
• Assist with enrollment, attend ARDs and 504 meetings, and develop and implement Individual Health Plans (IHPs) as necessary.
• Collaborate with all departments across the network to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Conduct health screenings for students as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and charter policy; make referrals as necessary.
• Plan and implement ongoing evaluation of Health Services programs and adapt based on results.
• Instruct students and staff in safety, health, and wellness; conduct campus‑level health trainings.
• Administer vaccines according to the TVFC Program guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, physicians, parents, and community members.
• Serve on the Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management Teams.
• Ensure compliance with all immunization records in accordance with state guidelines.
• Abide by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, and Commission rules applicable to charter schools.
• Exercise professional judgment in decision‑making and delegate in accordance with the Texas BON.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• 1+ years of nursing experience as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) required.
• Valid Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas (preferred) or LVN license (required).
• American Heart Association BLS certification required; BLS Instructor preferred.
• Vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis nigricans certification preferred.
• Satisfactory criminal records check (pre‑hire and annually thereafter, if applicable).
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to provide work authorization.

Skills

• Strong communication skills; ability to read, analyze, and apply common‑sense understanding and to follow written or oral instructions in English.
• Effective communication with students, parents, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and other computer software; ability to use basic office equipment and learn new software as needed.
• Knowledge of project management processes preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and balance and use wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods, and may be exposed to bacteria and/or communicable diseases.

Work Environment

The environment requires close proximity to other employees, frequent interruptions, extended periods viewing a computer screen, and moderate to high noise levels. Travel within the Uplift network is required, and occasional work in heat or cold may be needed. Some weekends will be required.

Pay

Starting salary: $46,200 for LVN; $59,000 for RN.