Nurse - LVN

Nurse - LVN

Implement comprehensive program of health services for assigned campus(es). Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening
• CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate a management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and the community.
• Assess student needs and make referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, parents, the counselor, or the principal to ensure the best outcome.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Communicate regularly with the principal and the Coordinator of Health Services regarding any health services issues or concerns.
• Review and maintain current immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Provide for the maintenance and organization of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Request supplies as needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies, laws, and regulations established by federal and state agencies which include: Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Nurse Practice Act, The Texas Education Code, FERPA, and Waco ISD board Policy and Regulations.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, vision screening, hearing screening, and spinal screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Provide clinic procedural and medication administration training to campus staff that have been appointed by the principal to cover nursing duties when the nurse is away.
• Provide basic training to campus employees regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Allergies, Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock, and emergency AED use.
• Comply with the District's Medicaid Reimbursement Program by participating in the School Health and Related Service (SHARS) billing and by completing the Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS).
• Serve on the Peer Review Committee as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Thermometer, scoliometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.