Itinerant Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Position Type:
Student Health Services/Registered Nurse

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
STU HEALTH SERVICES


Date Available:
08/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/18/2026
Education/Certification

• Required:
  • Registered professional nurse with academic preparation through an accredited registered nurse program.
  • Current Texas License issued by Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Healthcare Providers.
• Preferred:
  • Current Texas Department of State Health Services certification in vision, hearing, and spinal screening.
  • Current certification in Acanthosis Nigricans screening.

Technology Proficiency:

• Computer operations
• Basic Microsoft Office
• E-mail
• Printers
• Electronic file management
• Electronic Medical Management

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in school nursing or the health care of children preferred
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Function

The Itinerant Registered Nurse (RN), in the school setting implements the district's student health services program on various campus(es) under the direction of the Coordinator for Student Health Services.

The R.N. promotes the optimum health of students and the student's abilities to achieve individualized educational goats. The R.N. facilitates and monitors the student's responses to their educational, medical, and family environments and provides health education and health services when appropriate. The provision of the services by the R.N. contributes directly to the student's education and to the successful outcome of the educational process.

Reports To:

Director of Student Health Services

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a team leader to assigned Licensed Vocational Nurses (L.V.N) to provide guidance and direction for implementation of the campus Student Health Services Program.
• Conducts clinic quality assurance reviews to ensure uniform and consistent care is being provided across the district.
• Reviews clinic processes and procedures to ensure compliance with CCISD Board Policy, Texas Education Agency, Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Assists in orienting and training new nursing staff on campus and district processes and procedures.
• Works with campus nurse to manage and maintain adequate health rooms, and implement health services program under the general direction of the Coordinator for Student Health Services.
• Works with campus nurse to promote optimum delivery of health care services to students through communication and appropriate community referrals.
• Supports campus nurse to provide clinic services including emergency care, first aid for students and employees, medication administration and perform medical procedures ordered by student's physicians (catheterization, glucose testing, tube feeding and other approved procedures).
• Works with campus nurse in managing health screenings such as, but not limited to, height/weight, vision, hearing, spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans.
• Supports campus nurse and assists with notification to parents of health screening results and interpretations of referral and provide follow-up in a timely manner.
• Supports campus nurse and assists in gathering and maintaining immunization information on all students, and keep immunization records current as required by state immunization law.
• Supports campus nurse in completion of records and reports as required by administrative policy, Texas Education Agency, state law, and Coordinator for Student Health Services. Includes but not limited to Medical history /emergency information, EpiPen and AED equipment, vision, hearing and spinal state reports, immunizations state report, medication administration & procedure logs, 504 or special education screening, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality, and adheres to board policy.
• Supports campus nurse developing health care plans for students including appropriate referral, follow-up and evaluation of health care plan when applicable.
• Assists in monitoring communicable disease control and enforcing required immunizations.
• Accepts a flexible and varying daily schedule or assignments to support health services throughout the district.
• Performs other job-related activities as assigned by the Coordinator for Student Health Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in multiple-task setting and to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Cognitive ability and emotional stability to make sound judgment pertaining to the health care needs of students.
• Ability to perform nursing procedures and first aid.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Heimlich maneuver.
• Ability to sit, stand and ambulate entire campus.
• Ability to lift or carry 1-40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stop, and reach above shoulder level
• Ability to climb stairs and ramps
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses as district needs arise
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to work well with others
• Preference for working with and caring for children
• Ability to work with handicapped children
• Proof of Hepatitis B immunization
• Flexibility to change campus assignment as district needs arise

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to the job and are

• not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Interested applicants must complete the following:
-A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer.
- You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.

All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.

For assistance contact:
Maria Castillo Bernal - View phone number on click.appcast.io
Teacher Applicant Specialist
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CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary : TCHR: $54,500 minimum
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days : 200