School Nurse - RN; Cedar Hill

School Nurse - RN (Cedar Hill) School Nurse - RN (Cedar Hill)
Texas Leadership CH HIGH SCHOOL - Cedar Hill, Texas Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5913118
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TLCA – TEXAS LEADERS CHARTER ACADEMY

Job Title:

School Nurse (RN)

Department:
Academics

Reports To:

Campus Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Ensure complete health services program for the Texas Leadership Public School (TLPS) campus(s) to which the position is assigned. Provide students, and staff as needed, with health services and incorporate students into health education programs. Teach preventive health practices to both students and staff. Oversee any licensed vocational school nurses as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nursing Services

• Provide medical care, minor or emergency, to students and staff according to charter policy.
• Act as health mentor for students and staff.
• Contact parents or guardian in cases of accident or illness. Obtain outside medical care in emergency cases when parents or guardian cannot be reached.
• Implement plan to ensure student medications are administered properly. Ensure plan is in compliance with charter policy and procedures as well as any governing federal or state laws.
• Issue health screening for staff and students as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency and charter policy. Make referrals as necessary.
• Plan and implement an ongoing evaluation of charter health program and make adaptations based on the results.

Instruction

• Assist in drafting of TLPS health education curriculum and teach health education to individuals and groups.
• Ensure individual students receive health counseling and instruction, as needed.

Consultation

• Work as health partner between your assigned school, physicians, parents, and the community.
• Assess and refer student problems with the assistance of students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
• Assist with Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Assess and report cases of suspected child abuse.
• Initiate home health care for students with health problems with permission of the district administration.
• Keep ongoing communication with principal, campus director and, as needed, district administration.
• Participate in the School Health Advisory Council.

Administration

• Manage and assess immunization records.
• Ensure correct program administration by following program charter procedures.
• Gather, manage and file all reports and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Maintain clinic inventory as needed by requisition of supplies and equipment.
• Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, Texas Department of Health rule that apply to charter schools, Commission’s Rules that apply to charter schools and local charter policy in health services area.
• Inform principal of potential health and safety hazards.
• Abide by all TLPS policies and regulations.

Professional Development

• Keep current CPR, vision, and hearing screening as well as health screening certification.
• Provide role model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and ensure training of clinic policies according to TLPS policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Specific

Qualifications:

• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• CPR Certification
• Ability to evaluate students to identify health defects to include scoliosis and acanthosis (AN).

General

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of implementing policies and procedures.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a traditional office setting
• Must maintain control in stressful situations
• Some travel may be required
• Extended hours may be required

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Amy Fletcher , Recruiter/ Trainer
• 3522 W 306 Loop
• PO Box 61726
• San Angelo, Texas 76904
• Phone:
• Email: amanda