School Nurse; Pool SY

School Nurse (Applicant Pool) 26-27 SY

Boerne, Texas

Full-Time

$60,000 per year

Nurse

Campus Principal / Lead Nurse

Teacher Step Scale

ES-187, MS/HS-190

Chapter 21

Exempt

This position is locally funded.

Salary based on the Boerne ISD Teacher Step Scale. Consideration for directly related experience supported by an official service record or experience affidavit. Annualized pay may be pro‑rated based on actual start date.

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

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid registered nurse license (RN) or (LVN) from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (~$50.00) paid by candidate.

• One (1) year experience in a health‑related position.
• Experience working with school‑age children.

• 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.

• 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 health‑related needs of students, 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 accidents or illnesses. 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 a health advocate for students.
• Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
• Implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
• May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health‑related topics.
• Provide health education to individuals and groups, including contributing to campus communications to parents.

• Collaborate closely with campus principal 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 the implementation of IEP goals and services.
• Collaborate with campus administration in crisis or emergencies and assess and report suspected child abuse.

• 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.

• 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).
• Participate in staff…