Registered Nurse III (26-024)

Provides nursing care to students referred or admitted to the Health Center. Assists in carrying out regular nursing shift duties relating to health care delivery, record keeping, and maintaining health center operations. Reports regularly to Supervisor on Health Center operations and student health conditions. Ensures that proper procedures are followed relating to medications, doctor’s orders, supplies, and records. Implements instruction to students to foster knowledge of their medical needs and to increase self-responsibility for their own medical regimens. In the absence of Health Services supervisor implements contingency plans under conditions that preclude normal operations. Trains new staff in performance of duties. Conducts medical history interviews with prospective students and families when needed. Updates “medical alert” lists and distributes to appropriate staff. Ensures timely completion of physician’s orders. Facilitates completion of health service referrals from school staff. Participates in ARD and team meetings as assigned by supervisor for those students with health problems. Notifies parents and appropriate school staff of student health conditions and obtains informed parental consent for treatment when necessary. Assists Supervisor in evaluating performance of LVNs. Ensures proper and timely communication of medical information to necessary staff. Schedules students for physician clinics and provides assistance to physician during assigned clinics. Instructs students and staff in proper care procedures for special conditions when needed. Assists in treating, photographing, and filing reports on all incidents of accidental injuries or suspected physical abuse of students. Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy. Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited school for Registered Nurses. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the State of Texas Copy of license required at time of application . Good clinical assessment and judgment skills. Preferred Qualifications Pediatric, psychiatric, and/or school health experience. Experience providing nursing care to special needs patients. Skill in using MS Word and MS Excel software. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired