JOB TITLE:               School Nurse              WAGE/HOUR STATUS:       Exempt

REPORTS TO:           Principal and Lead Nurse                                                             

DEPT/SCHOOL:        Campus Assigned       DATE REVISED:             April 2020                                    

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Implement a program of health services for the district within the framework of the philosophy and objectives established by board policy and consistent with statutes and standards of regulatory agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Registered professional nurse with current Texas license issued by Board of Nurse Examiners and/or Texas Education School Nurse Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Vision and hearing screening certifications; CPR and first aid certifications

Minimum Experience:

Two years nursing experience preferably in community health and/or a public school setting preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Maintain a cumulative health record for each student.
2. Maintain and review immunization records and refer as necessary in order to be in compliance with state law.
3. Maintain accurate records and prepare campus reports for submission to state agencies as required.
4. Perform screening activities such as vision, hearing, spinal, dental, height and weight, blood pressure, and hair and scalp and maintain appropriate records of referrals and recommended treatments. Coordinate and schedule campus screening with nurse coordinator and principal.

5. Give medication to students as requested and provided by parents; perform necessary health-related treatments as prescribed by physician and with parental consent.
6. Complete Medicaid billing on Special Education students requiring personal care services.

7. Read tuberculin skin tests and maintain records of results and follow-ups in cooperation with the Hays County Health Department.
8. Communicate regularly with principal and nurse coordinator regarding health service issues.

9. Provide care and follow-through for ill and injured students, referring to physician or health-care facility as needed.
10. Provide school and community resources for students in need of glasses, clothing, physician consultation, dental visits, and social services.
11. Notify parents of accident or illness; secure transportation of ill or injured students, if needed, to home, physician, or health-care facility.
12. Interact with students and parents to promote a positive attitude toward personal health and responsibility for maintaining health.
13. Implement safety programs and prevention measures to promote the well-being of students.
14. Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at designated site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.

15. Be a health advocate for students.
16. Be a member of the school safety team and RTI team.
17. Report child abuse.
18. Maintain campus supplies and equipment in order to provide a functional health services program.

19. Make home visits as needed.
20. Conduct teacher, parent, and student conferences as needed.
21. Provide teachers with student health information on a need-to-know basis.
22. Attend ARD meetings when appropriate

23. Provide appropriate health services for faculty and staff.
24. Cooperate with personnel in planning and implementing school health services.
25. Be a resource person for faculty and staff in planning and implementing health instruction.

26. Assist in determining staff development programs in the area of health services.
27. Promote positive relations with parents, staff, and community through effective communication and interaction.
28. Participate in continuing education and professional growth in order to be knowledgeable and skillful in performing health appraisals and identifying student health needs.
29. Participate in faculty activities.

30. Supervise nurse assistants/aides or assigned personnel.

31. Change diapers and assist children with personal hygiene including changing soiled clothing.

32. Write individual health care plans for those students with special health care needs.

33. Schedule influenza immunizations with the Hays County Health Department for employees/families on their campus.
34. Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Interpret policies and procedures, doctors’ orders

Concentration (carrying out procedures)

Understanding verbal instructions

Reading (medical articles, PDR)

Coordinating (team screening)

Compiling (statistics for reports)

Computer skills (enter data into computer)

Instructing (students and parents re health care)

Emotional control (during emergencies and stressful situations)

Physical Demands:

Lifting-infrequent-moderately heavy (15-44 pounds)

Carrying__infrequent__moderately heavy (15-44 pounds)

Walking corridors and playgrounds, stooping, reaching

Good vision acuity, speech, and hearing

Secure transportation for students and make home visits, as needed

Exposure to violent students

Environmental Factors:

Slippery and uneven surfaces (walks, playgrounds)

Biological exposure (communicable diseases, viruses, bacteria)

School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.