Campus Health Coordinator/Nurse-RN
Job in
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, USA
Listing for:
Northwest Independent School District
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Campus Health Coordinator/Nurse-RN (26-27)
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTJob Title:
Campus Health Coordinator/RN (0361)Reports To:
Campus PrincipalDept./Campus:
Campus AssignedWage/Hour Status:
ExemptDuty Days: 187Pay Grade: A17Date Revised: 01/2021Primary Purpose:Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners Preferred
- Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening.
- Certification for CPR and in vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement policies and procedures.
- Five years nursing experience
- Preferably, 3 years' experience in school nursing
Major Responsibilities and Duties:Nursing Services:Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.Serve as health advocate for students.Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).Coordinate management system to administer medications to students inister medications according to district policy and procedures.Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.Provide physical assistance to students as required, i.e. lift and position students with physical disabilities and assist non-ambulatory students.Administer medication to students according to Northwest ISD policy.Instruction:Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.Consultation:Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills.Administration:Review and evaluate immunization records.Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Coordinate, schedule, and implement screening programs.Professional Development:Maintain certification in CPR, vision, and hearing screening, and as a health screener.Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.SHARS/ MAC / RMTS:Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and…
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