Nurse - RN

Nurse - RN

Implement comprehensive program of health services for assigned campus(es). Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision and hearing screening
• CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Experience: Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate a management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student needs and make referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, parents, the counselor, or the principal to ensure the best outcome.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Communicate regularly with the principal and the Coordinator of Health Services regarding any health services issues or concerns.
• Review and maintain current immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Serve as a resource nurse and provide training to nurse aide(s) and LVNs in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Provide for the maintenance and organization of clinic supplies and equipment.
• Request supplies as needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies, laws and regulations established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Nurse Practice Act, The Teacher Education Code, FERPA, and Waco ISD board Policy and Regulations.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, vision screening and hearing screening, and spinal screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Provide clinic procedural and medication administration training to campus staff that have been appointed by the principal to cover nursing duties when the nurse is away.
• Provide basic training to campus employees regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Allergies, Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock and emergency AED use.
• Comply with the District's Medicaid Reimbursement Program by participating in the School Health and Related Service (SHARS) billing and by completing the Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS).
• Serve on the Peer Review Committee as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of LVNs and assigned nurse aide(s).
• Report any concerns to the Coordinator of Health Services.

Equipment Used:

• Thermometer, scoliometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.