Nurse RN

Lockhart ISD Nursing Position

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

• Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
• Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
• Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus or campuses. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing

Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Two years nursing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services:

• Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.

Instruction:

• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics, and provide health education to individuals and groups including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues.

Consultation:

• Collaborate closely with Health Services Coordinator, campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, nutrition services and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs). Work with district personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
• Provide consultation to campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administration:

• Work with health services coordinator to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
• Supervise, train, and participate in evaluating LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel as designated by the campus principal.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Department of State Health Services, State Board of Education rule, and Lockhart ISD board policy and Health Services departmental protocols/guidalines/regulations. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Development:

• Participate in staff development to maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing including certification for mandated screenings and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED).
• Attend Health Services departmental trainings and other meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Train and supervise assigned LVN and/or assigned health aide or other unlicensed staff for delegated duties. Maintain records of trainings and forward a copy to the Health Services Coordinator.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students

Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress