Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Alexander Elementary - Denton, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 4, 2026

Reports to:

Campus Nurse, Director of Health Services, and RDSPD Special Education Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt

Pay Family:
Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 07

Minimum Hourly Salary: $23.40

Minimum Annual Salary: $35,006

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary

Purpose:

Implements programs for health services for assigned campus; provides first aid and health services to students; assists RN to help with mitigation of communicable diseases; promotes health education and prevention for students; works under the guidance of campus Registered Nurse.

Education/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State BON
• CPR Certification
• Certification for vision and hearing screening, spinal screening, and AN screening

Experience

• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Community health experience (preferred)

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Proficient computer and typing skills

Instructional Support

• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Provides first aid and emergency care for student according to district policy.
• Advocates for student regarding health issues.
• Serves as a health liaison between school, physician, parents, and the community.
• Notifies parent of illness or injury.
• Obtains medical help for student in emergency cases if needed.
• Administers medication to students at school according to district policy.
• Provides health counseling to individual student.
• Communicates with the campus nurse regarding any health concerns.
• Documents and maintains accurate clinic records and updates as needed.
• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Models behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.

Other Related Duties

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Tools and Equipment Used
:

Standard medical clinic equipment, including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals

Posture
:
Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion
:
Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting
:
Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting no ambulatory students

Environment
:
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands
:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Full-Time

Student Services >
School Nurse