School Nurse Pool (26-27 SY) - Districtwide

School Nurse Registered Nurse

Promote the health, well-being and academic achievement of all students by performing assessment of health disorders and providing treatment and/or appropriate medical intervention. Provide support for student educational opportunities through health education, health promotion, disease prevention, and case management of health conditions which will minimize absenteeism and create a climate of well being for the school community.

Minimum Education:

• Professional Registered Nurse
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred, Associates Degree accepted
• Valid Texas Nurse License
• C.P.R. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification
• C.P.R. Instructor certification (will be required to attend in Irving ISD)
• Certificate from State Health Department for vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) screening (will be required to attend in Irving ISD)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Physical, mental, social & emotional nursing skills for children and adults
• Nursing skills and knowledge specific to pediatric nursing
• Ability to develop student specific case management plans for chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Work autonomously in school clinical setting

Recommend two (2) years' experience in clinical nursing, pediatric preferred

Program Management

1. Responsible for collection and maintenance of student health records and adhere to medical documentation per nursing regulations. Documentation completed in a timely manner in district electronic medical program.

1. Manage clinical functions: medical care, nursing systems, communication, maintaining supplies, organization of clinic/office at all times.

1. Provide individual and group health instruction including education with instructional pamphlets and materials for health-related concerns. Provide appropriate medical resources and social services to parents.

1. Train, orient, supervise, and coordinate the duties of assistive personnel; clinic assistants, clinic substitutes, student nurses, and clinic volunteers.

1. Ensure confidentiality for all students and staff members receiving care in school clinic.

School Climate

1. Maintain professional communication with faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.

1. Promote effective nursing practices with professional collegiality and collaboration.

1. Model health values and positive attitudes for students, staff and parents.

School Improvement

1. Develop and coordinate health promotion activities within district and community.

1. Promote safety by assessment of school environment and instructional practices.

1. Oversee training of Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan to faculty and staff.

1. Recruit and prepare administrative staff to coordinate responsibilities in disaster readiness plan.

1. Focus clinic operations toward accomplishment of district's vision, mission and attainment of district goals and objectives.

1. Promote wellness and offer health counseling/services to faculty, staff, students, and parents.

1. Actively participate in department and campus staff development, faculty meetings and special events.

Student Management

1. Assess and develop student specific individual health plans, implement care and evaluate results to ensure programs meet the health needs of students to promote learning.

1. Complete state mandated screening programs: vision, hearing, scoliosis, Acanthosis nigricans (AN). Dental and BMI screenings with referrals and follow-up for all screenings and assessments as needed.

1. Implement care for chronic and acute illnesses and manage first aid procedures for injuries.

1. Maintain FERPA & HIPAA regulations when communicating health needs of students as necessary on need to know basis with appropriate faculty.

1. Follow-up on students with excessive absenteeism to determine medical status for medical intervention and advocate for services when needed.

1. Direct clinic management to protect student's classroom learning experiences.

1. Promote and maintain high compliance rates for immunizations per Texas Law

1. Assist campus administrators to develop strategies to mitigate exclusion of student for immunization non-compliance.

1. Enforce communicable disease guidelines stated by Texas Department of Health and Board policy.

1. Provide appropriate referrals for students needing medical evaluation to ensure timely referrals, care and return to classroom learning.

1. Keep parents informed of student's injuries, illnesses and involve the parent, teacher and administrator. Include parent, student and administrator in the development of the plan of care while attending school.

1. Oversee and supervise program to safely dispense medications and provide physician directed medical procedures for chronically and acutely ill students.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in professional organizations. The following are some to which membership should be given consideration:

1. Texas School Nurse Organization (TSNO) and Region X (highly recommended)
2. National Association of School Nurses (NASN) (highly recommended)
3. American School Health Association (ASHA)
4. American Nursing Association (ANA)

1. Subscribe to professional periodicals and introduce best practices to professional school nursing.

1. Maintain required CEU's for continuation of nursing licensure per State of Texas, Board of Nursing guidelines. Maintain required professional development according to Irving ISD yearly minimum standards.

1. Attend and actively participate in professional nursing conferences, such as TSNO, Region X, NASN, ASHA and any other school nursing conferences offered in the region.

1. Adhere to the Professional Nursing Code of Ethics, Texas Board of Nursing rules and regulations (Texas Nurse Practice Act) and Irving ISD policies.

Supervision of every student, staff or visitor visiting the school clinic throughout the school day

Supervision of college nursing students and/or high school students during clinical rotations

Mental Demands:

Show leadership management and remain calm while under stressful and emergency situations. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively (verbal and written); ability to manage conflict resolution. Interpret nursing and district policy and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Responsibilities may require repetitive motion and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, walking long distances frequently, pushing/pulling and occasional prolonged working hours. May be required to regularly lift or exert force of 25 pounds or more.

Vision:

Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work inside and outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces in different elements of weather.

Safety:

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required and/or provided, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.