Nurse RN

Nurse RN Waxahachie ISD • Felty Elementary - Waxahachie, Texas Job Details Job ID: 5810697 Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Registered Nurse Duty Days: 187 Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Structure Dept/School: Assigned Campus Pay Schedule: Teacher Pay Structure Wage/Hour: Exempt Date Revised: 9/2020 Primary Purpose Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Qualifications Education / Certification Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening CPR Certification 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 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 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). Coordinate 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 Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Instruction Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students. Consultation Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues. Administration Review and evaluate immunization records. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy. 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, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Professional Growth / Development and Other Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s). Equipment Used Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermo‑scan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier. Working Conditions Tools / Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $57,000 to $66,570 Per Year Job Categories Student Services > School Nurse Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Aisha Mason, Principal Felty Elementary Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr