RN - School Health Nurse

School Nurse
Provide school health services to students and staff.
Education/Certification:

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 License Compact
Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms for external and internal communications
Strong communications, public relations and interpersonal skills
General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
Bilingual skills preferred
Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate
Experience:

Clinical experience preferred with some school nurse experience
Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations
Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school in accordance with department policy and procedures.
Provide direct health care, emergency first aid, and related health services to students and staff.
Provide preventive health care by providing appraisals, screening programs, referrals and follow-up.
Recognize, report and use control measures on communicable diseases and monitor and follow-up on immunization needs.
Provide students, families, and staff with information on health and medical resources and assist families in accessing medical care.
Participate in parent/student conferences as required.
Participate in Attendance, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings as required.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect.
Conduct physical student searches.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or senior director