School Nurse RN / District Coordinator

School Nurse

Primary Purpose: Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population throughout the district and assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position) Special Knowledge/Skills: 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 Experience: 3 years nursing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Develop and implement district-wide Health Protocols Ensure compliance with district, local, state, and federal health regulations Attend and participate in SHAC Committee meetings Coordinator of Chronic Care Plans Managing Infectious Disease Reporting Training for District Nurses & Staff Develops Orientation and Professional Development Lead for Nurses Lead coordinator of R10 & State Nursing Information Provides training to school personnel on health topics (seizures, allergies, Narcan, choking prevention, CPR/AED) Manages medicine administration system across campuses Serves as liaison of Hazel Health Completes requisitions and purchase orders for District nursing supplies. Supervisor for district nurses, LVNs, health assistants, and student interns Coordinates mandatory health screenings and reports to appropriate authorities (hearing, vision, scoliosis) Primary liaison between school district, families, community health providers and health department Coordinates with a local doctor to provide all life-saving emergency medications: inhalers, Naloxone, Epinephrine Works with Athletic Training staff and campus nurses to ensure AEDs are available as required Maintains health records for district Serves on district safety committee and crisis response/reunification team Lead the nursing department in a professional manner, supporting and supervising all staff