Area Lead Nurse

Position: Area Lead Nurse (185 Days)
* Utilize evidence based practice to assist new campus nurses as they transition to independent school nursing practice. Teach, support and serve as a role model for new staff nurses to enhance the delivery of health services provided to students, improve student achievement and support the work of campuses.

* Explain, demonstrate, and guide new staff to independently perform essential nursing objectives and tasks as outlined in the School Nurse Clinical Development Program, department procedures and board policy.

* Guide the performance and professional growth of new staff by mentoring best practices, serving as a role model, providing leadership and demonstrating a commitment to excellence.

* Utilize clinical competency skill checklist to communicate expectations regarding performance, policy and department procedures.

* Complete and submit visit documentation to provide job specific feedback and identify any areas of improvement.

* Support the work of campuses to provide health services in the absence of the assigned nurse.

* Serve as a certified instructor for CPR/AED courses and Texas Department of State Health Services certified trainer in vision and hearing screening.

* Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

* Required:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Nursing (Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN); current license to practice nursing in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse; current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED;
Texas Department of State and Health certification in vision and hearing (recertification as required); certified as The Border Health Office, University of Texas-Pan American, Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children screener

* Preferred:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field;
National School Nurse Certification (NCSN)

* Required 3-5 years directly related school nursing experience; preferred 2 years direct pediatric nursing or community health

* Knowledge of nurse practice act, clinical skills, department procedures and related district policy

* Ability to build and establish relationships with internal team members and external departments

* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

* Ability to effectively work in a team environment

* Ability to use a computer and other programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic health records