School Nurse (Anticipated)

School NurseSupport student success by promoting, protecting, improving, and maintaining student, staff, and community health through a comprehensive school health program. The RN, 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 and regulations, and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or universityValid registered nurse license from the Texas Board of Nurse ExaminersCertified by the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision and hearing screeningCertified to perform Acanthosis Nigricans screeningCPR certificationCurrent practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to childrenEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to organize and coordinate campus clinicAbility to work independently to implement district policies and proceduresAbility to learn and use computer and willingness to learn and use software applicationsWillingness to attend workshops to acquire new skillsSchool nursing experience preferredMinimum of 2 years nursing experience requiredProvides health services by:Performing comprehensive nursing assessment on studentsUsing clinical reasoning based on established evidence-based practice outcomes and research for decision making and comprehensive careSynthesizing comprehensive data to identify problems, formulate goals and outcomes, and develop nursing plans of care for patients, families, populations, and communitiesProviding safe, compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to patients, families, populations, and communities through a broad array of health care servicesEvaluating, reporting, and documenting patient outcomes and responses to interventions and determines if interventions were effective and any modifications are necessaryAdministering medications and treatments according to school district policies and the RN scope of practiceAssigning task and activities to other nursesDelegating tasks to UAPsReporting any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental) to administrators, law enforcement, and Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesParticipating in the educational process in determining health care needs and services in the school setting in the SST, Section 504, and ARD Special Education processesEstablishes screening programs by:Conducting annual vision, hearing, height, weight, Acanthosis Nigricans, and spinal screening of students in specific grades as designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), including referrals as neededManaging the school clinic by:Managing clinic budgetsOrdering supplies and equipmentMaintaining cumulative/individual health records both written and electronicReporting clinic activity statistics periodicallyProvides health counseling by:Providing resource and referral information for community agencies and services to students and faculty and staffConferring with students, parents, and faculty/staff concerning health needs of individual studentsCounseling with school personnel regarding individual health concernsEstablishes procedures for communicable disease control by:Enforcing and monitoring immunization status of students according to TDSHS requirementsImplementing and enforcing school district communicable disease policiesReporting communicable disease cases as required by TDSHSProvides emergency first aid care by:Assessing the severity of injuries and taking appropriate actionPerforming first aid procedures effectively and efficientlyAnticipating changes in patient conditions and responding accordingly to include emergent careSubmitting school district accident reports periodicallyPromotes health education by:Reviewing, recommending, and obtaining resource materials for students and faculty/staffPlanning and implementing health/wellness activitiesTeaching health related topics in the classroom as requestedConducting emergency preparedness training in the event of a medical emergencyConducting health awareness training to educate staff for safe school practicesDevelops and implements teaching plans to address health promotionThe RN, in compliance with BON's Standard of Nursing Practice, assigns those aspects and activities to the LVN that are within the LVN's educational preparation and demonstrated competency to provide.The RN must be prepared to seek out other RNs to include district Lead Nurses or other health care providers when student conditions or situations exceed the RNs level of competency or experience to ensure student safety.The RN monitors, coordinates, and evaluates the provision of health services necessary to meet individual student health needs essential in achieving educational objectives.Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.Working Conditions:Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stressPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors: Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; frequent standing, stooping, bending, moving medical equipment and other clinic materialsTerm: 187 days