LVN

School Health Nurse

Support student success by promoting, protecting, improving, and maintaining student, staff, and community health through a comprehensive school health program while under the direction of a supervising RN. The LVN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and policies, procedures, and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting (BON, 15.27, TAC, Rule 217.11).

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Valid LVN license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• Certified to perform Acanthosis Nigricans screening CPR certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Current practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to children
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and coordinate campus clinic
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of a RN to implement district policies and procedures
• Ability to learn and use computer and willingness to learn and use software applications
• Willingness to attend workshops to acquire new skills

Experience

• School nursing experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conduct student health appraisals
2. Evaluate student symptoms and providing nursing interventions in consultation with supervising RN
3. Administer medications and treatments according to school district policies as assigned by the RN and the LVN scope of practice (BOB 15.27, TAC, Rule 217.11)
4. Communicates verbally, in writing, or electronically with members of the healthcare team, students, and families on all aspects of the nursing care provided to the student with appropriate documentation in the student health record
5. Communicate with RN any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental)
6. Assist the RN by conducting annual vision, hearing, height, weight, Acanthosis Nigricans, and spinal screening of students in specific grades, including referral as needed
7. Maintain cumulative health records both written and electronically
8. Order supplies and equipment
9. Report clinic activity statistics periodically
10. Provide resource and referral information for community agencies and services to students and faculty/staff as assigned by the RN
11. Confer with students, parents, and faculty/staff concerning health needs of individual students
12. Counsel with school personnel regarding individual health concerns
13. Assist the RN by monitoring immunization status of students according to TDSHS requirements
14. Implement and enforcing school district communicable disease policies
15. Advise the RN of any communicable disease cases that require reporting to the TDSHS
16. Assess the severity of injuries and taking appropriate action including reporting to RN
17. Perform first aid procedures effectively and efficiently within the LVN Scope of Practice (TAC, Rule 217.11)
18. Submit school district accident reports as needed in consultation with the supervising RN
19. Review, recommend, and obtain resource materials for students and faculty/staff
20. Plan and implement health/wellness activities
21. Teach health related topics in the classroom as requested
22. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
23. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
24. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
25. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
26. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
27. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
28. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
29. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
30. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
31. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
32. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
33. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
34. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
35. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending; moving medical equipment and other clinic materials

Days in Contract: 187

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional 7