School Nurse

Classification: Exempt (RN) Non-Exempt (LVN)

Status: Full-time; 11 Months

Reports to: Director of Student Health Services

To provide direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures and state law regarding nursing practices.

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Provides medical care and services to students according to physician prescribed medical care and treatment orders. Creates and maintains documentation of all treatment and medical services activity.
• Maintains student immunization and other medical records. Follows confidentiality and privacy rules and regulations.
• Maintains and updates student medical records in myPARISH/SNAP.
• Confers with students, parents and faculty/staff regarding medical treatment.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician
• Monitors, provides assistance, and administers insulin to diabetics, as required. Provides other treatment as necessary.
• Responds to emergency medical situations; performs first aid as needed; coordinates with local emergency personnel and agencies as required.
• Assists with CPR/First Aid training for all employees; provides training and keeps records as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials needed in the clinic; develops and monitors procedures for maintaining adequate supplies in all school first aid kits. Collaborate with the Director of Student Health Services in all aspects and functions of the school clinic.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN or LVN licensure in State of Texas.
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion.
• Experience in pediatric nursing and/or experience as a school nurse preferred.
• Computer literacy and competency in the use of Microsoft Office Software & Health software.

Job Knowledge:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
• Demonstrates openness to feedback and effectively navigates complex interpersonal dynamics and challenging situations with professionalism and composure.
• An extremely well‐organized, detail‐oriented individual who has a high energy level together with an accompanying sense of urgency.
• Bright, hard‑working, and enthusiastic with a serious commitment to excellence.
• Industrious, resourceful, independent‐minded and determined, with a drive to achieve results.
• Ability to handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and collaboration skills to deal effectively with a wide range of school constituents.
• An accessible and approachable person with integrity, compassion and empathy who has an impeccable reputation, who honors commitments, and who deals with people in a straightforward and personal way.

Training and Specific

Skills and Abilities:

• Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent attendance, punctual arrival, and readiness to perform assigned duties according to the established work schedule.
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
• Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy.

Training and Marginal Duties:

• Participate in all requisite School trainings.
• Attend required staff development, training sessions, and job‐related professional development opportunities.
• Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and…