Licensed Vocational Nurse

School Nurse Assistant

To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program: implementation, maintenance, evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify, modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting.

Education/Certification: High School Diploma, required. Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, required.

Special Knowledge/Skills: CPR, clinical nursing skills, (i.e., catheterization, G-tube feedings, ostomies); computer skills, preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills. General clerical duties and file maintenance skills. Bilingual, preferred (English/Spanish).

Experience: Three (3) years' experience in school or community health, home health, clinical/hospital, which includes working with children and/or adolescents, required.

Days: 192

Hourly Pay Range: Minimum: $19.50. Midpoint: $23.35. Maximum: $27.20. Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties/Essential Functions:

1. Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)
2. Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.
3. Provide basic first aid, as per protocols.
4. Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.
5. Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments/feedings.
6. Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.
7. Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.
8. Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.
9. Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes/supplies.
10. Maintain office and health equipment.
11. Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours [CEUs] required every two years for license renewal).
12. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
13. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Computer, scale, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, impedance machine, nebulizer, suction machine, audiometer, Gastrostomy tubes, wheel chairs

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands: Work with multiple tasks at the same time. Prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Lift and/or carry students up to 45 lbs. Lift and/or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance. High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases. Administers CPR, if necessary, until help arrives.