District-Wide Nurse

Districtwide School Nurse (RN)

The Districtwide School Nurse (RN) for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (RYSS) is responsible for implementing and coordinating a comprehensive school health services program that supports student wellness, safety, and academic success across assigned campuses. The nurse provides professional nursing services to students, promotes preventive health practices, supports compliance with state and federal health requirements, and collaborates with families, staff, and community partners to meet the diverse health needs of RYSS students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current CPR/AED certification (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Knowledge of student health appraisal and identification of health conditions affecting learning
• Knowledge of school health laws, regulations, and best practices
• Ability to implement district policies, procedures, and health protocols
• Knowledge of basic first aid, emergency response, and chronic condition management
• Proficient keyboarding, data entry, and confidential record-keeping skills
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, campus staff, and external healthcare providers
• Commitment to equity, student advocacy, and the mission of Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success
• Experience: 3 years of professional nursing experience (school health experience preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Nursing Services: Provide direct nursing care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established district and campus health protocols.
• Instruction and Health Promotion: Support the development and implementation of campus health education initiatives.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with campus principals, counselors, special education staff, and teachers to promote a healthy and safe learning environment.
• Administration: Work collaboratively with the Health Services Coordinator to evaluate and continuously improve campus and district health programs.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct and supervise the work of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and assigned health clinic aides across assigned campuses.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including AED; adaptive equipment for students with special needs; 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 (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more); assisting with positioning and mobility of students with physical disabilities; may include physical restraint as permitted by policy and training.
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; ability to maintain emotional control and professional judgment under stress.