School Health Nurse: Student Wellness & Care Leader

Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Nurse Qualifications/Skills: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing. Must be CPR certified. Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Nurse Job Title: Nurse Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 195 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 103 Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for the implementation and management of the school health program which is designed to serve each learner through the delivery of preventive care, provision of health education and the promotion of a healthful school environment. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing. Must be CPR certified. Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to implement policies and procedures. Experience Experience in community health or school nursing. Major Duties and Responsibilities Nursing Services: Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols to all students according to district policy. Serve as health advocate for students. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached). Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Instruction Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups. Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students. Develop a health management plan and provide clinical case management for students who are medically fragile and/or have specialized health care needs. Consultation Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community. Serve as a primary member of the school crisis intervention team and provide health counseling for students, parents and staff. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan. Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal. Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services and other staff regarding health services issues. Administration Review and evaluate immunization records. Promote a healthful and safe environment by comprehensive management of the district/state immunization and communicable disease programs. Provide support and appropriate supervision to assigned LVN(s) and nurse assistant(s). Determine and provide the training and monitoring of all unlicensed school personnel providing direct health care services to students. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. Support the district mission by participating in campus improvement planning, school-based activities and district staff development and provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of campus health program goals. Implement health screening programs according to district and state guidelines and establish and maintain a reporting and recording system which utilizes current technology in health data collection. Professional Development Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening and as a health screener. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Other Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s). Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, computer, and copier. Working Conditions: Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress Work with frequent interruptions This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public. Physical Demands Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Environmental Demands Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Application Procedure: Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at and click Join Our Team and Apply Now. Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spring Branch ISD