Nurses Aide

About The British International School of Houston

This is an exciting time to join our community located in Katy, Texas just outside the Houston metro area. We have a state-of-the-art facility, that is one of the world's most advanced campuses. We are a successful, growing school with a highly committed and motivated team of teaching professionals at our heart. Our close knit and supportive team are proud of our school and community, educating around 1,300 young people from 67 nationalities each year. The National Curriculum for England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma are taught to our students from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 13 (Academy Year). Each year a high proportion of our students are accepted into top universities around the world.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and inovation, culivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journery.

Naturally, at BIS Houston, you'll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most of your time on campus and in Houston. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.


To learn more about our wonderful school, please visit our school website.

Nurse Aide (10253)

The British International School of Houston is seeking to appoint a School Nurse LVN to assist and support students and staff in our state of the art purpose built school for the Academic School year (term time).

The successful candidate will practice nursing within the scope of LVN licensure and comply with all requirements of the Texas Board of Nursing, including collaboration and supervision requirements as applicable.

With proven organizational and inter-personnel skills and a love for working with children, you will be an excellent communicator who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents alike within an international and multi-cultural setting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, first aid, and emergency response for students during the school day.
• Assess illness and injury, determine appropriate treatment, and coordinate follow-up care and referrals as required.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, school policy, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records, including immunizations, medications, medical conditions, incident reports, and treatment documentation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized healthcare and emergency action plans for students with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Monitor compliance with state immunization requirements and manage student medication authorization processes.
• Collaborate with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff to support student health, wellbeing, safeguarding, and access to learning.
• Promote health education, wellness, hygiene, and illness prevention initiatives across the school community.
• Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and emergency resources, supporting school trips, residential experiences, and campus safety initiatives.
• Perform all duties within the scope of LVN practice and in compliance with school policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Paediatric, school nursing, emergency care, urgent care, or family practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas immunization requirements and student health regulations.
• Experience administering medications and maintaining medical records.
• Ability to maintain confidential medical information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
• Successful completion of background and safeguarding checks.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and student-centered.
• Calm under pressure and during emergencies.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional and trustworthy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work within a diverse international community.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing school needs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, during school holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts and access to professional development opportunities.

Selection Process

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner to the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Working with Nord Anglia

Nord Anglia Education, is the worlds leading premium schools organization, with more than 90 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 85,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school. We are committed to providing a world class, safe and happy environment in which students can thrive and learn.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students' success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don't just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King's College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Masters in International Education from King's College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you'll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career