LVN School Nurse

Job TitleProvide emergency and routine first aid care, conduct required health screening at the campus level, maintain necessary medical records and provide reports.Qualifications:Education/Certification: Valid Texas LVN licenseSpecial Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR Strong organizational communication, and interpersonal skills Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processingExperience: One-year experience in health-related position, preferably including contact with school age childrenMajor Responsibilities and Duties:1. Health Service1.1 Perform first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students1.2 Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed1.3 Conduct screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.1.4 Maintain accurate record of all students, visits to health office indicating reason for visit. Action taken and disposition (ie – home or rest time center of student)1.5 Assist students with disabilities as necessary2. Safety2.1 Use Universal Precautions when cleaning up all body spills and providing wound care2.2 Maintain a healthy environment by promoting optimum sanitary conditions in the school facility3. Clerical3.1 Record standardized information on cumulative health records3.2 Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents, including accurate, updated records of health information on all students3.3 Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter3.4 Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, and communicable disease data3.5 Maintain clinic supply inventory and order supplies as needed3.6 Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.4. Administration4.1 Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of health services4.2 Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations4.3 Maintain confidentiality5. Professional5.1 Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics5.2 Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the principalEquipment Used: Electronic or manual thermometer, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, stethoscope, scoliometer, otis, ophthalmoscope, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical/Environmental Factors: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress Operate personal computer Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Exposed to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases