Nurse Pool

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Reports to: Campus Principal and Director of Health Services

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Family: Professional/Administrators

PC Assignment: Nurse, Elem/Middle;
Nurse, Head Start;
Nurse, High School

Pay Grade: 02

PC Assignment Code: 31902; 31903

Minimum Salary: $57,162 Elementary/Middle School OR 58,691 High School

Insight: Support

Duty Days: 187 Elementary/Middle School OR 192 Head Start/High School days per school year

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for appraising the health needs of the school community by providing a safe and healthy environment and promoting good health practices among the school community.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license to practice from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• American Heart Association/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification
• American Heart Association/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Instructor Certification within first year of hire
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, Type II Diabetes Risk
• Assessment and Postural screenings or required upon hiring

Experience

• Two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nursing standards as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Comprehensive knowledge of national, state and local student health requirements
• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and accountability in all interactions and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Student Health Care

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Assess student health problems and make appropriate referrals, working with students, teachers, parents, campus administration, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students as appropriate.

Medication and Treatment Administration

• Coordinate management systems to administer medications and treatments to students at school according to district policy, procedures, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Train designated school personnel in clinic procedures, including administration of medications and emergency procedures if the nurse is not available, in accordance with district policy.

Health Screenings and Compliance

• Establish and implement effective procedures for completing mandatory screening programs and referrals as indicated.
• Review and maintain immunization records, notify parents of needed immunizations, and follow up with delinquencies.
• Maintain state-required certifications in AHA/BLS and as a health screener in vision, hearing, Type II Diabetes Risk assessment, and Postural screening.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a health advocate for students, their families, and staff.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and the community.
• Communicate and report regularly with campus/district administration, the Director of Health Services, school counselors, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff as appropriate, regarding health service issues and/or potential health and safety hazards, in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Collaborate with campus administration and staff to identify and address campus health needs, and provide health education/training to individuals and groups.
• Collaborate and participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) Committees and Section 504 Committees with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Health Plans.

Emergency Response and Safety

• Participate in the building emergency response team and other school/district committees as requested by campus administration.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities

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