School Nurse Substitute - RN Student Health

Position: School Nurse Substitute - RN for Student Health

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Substitute Nurse

Qualifications/

Skills:

• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing.

Spring Branch Independent School District



Job Description

Substitute Nurse

Job Title:Substitute NurseReports To:Building PrincipalClassification:SubstituteWage/Hour Status:Non-exemptDays:N/ASalary:See Compensation Plan - SubstitutesContract:NoneDate Revised:1/30/2024Primary Purpose:Responsible for fulfilling the duties of the person that they are replacing. Only those substitutes who have received specific orientation in district medication and special health care procedures by licensed district staff may administer medications or perform special health care procedures.Qualifications/

Skills:

Education/Certification:

• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing.

Other:

• Experience in community health or school nursing is desired.
• Completion of fingerprints through Idento Go (fee incurred by applicant).

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:

Nursing Services:

• Deliver professional care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, intervention, counseling and referral) to all students according to district policy.
• Develop a health management plan and provide clinical case management for students who are medically fragile and/or have specialized health care needs.
• Promote a healthful and safe environment by comprehensive management of the district/state immunization and communicable disease programs.

Instruction:

• Provide student health instruction and serve faculty and staff as an advocate and resource for health issues.
• Provide health counseling for students, parents and staff.

Consultation:

• Serve as a member of the school crisis intervention team.
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, community and other medical and health agencies.

Administration:

• Provide support and appropriate supervision to assigned nurse assistants.
• Determine and provide the training and monitoring of all unlicensed school personnel providing direct health care services to students.
• Maintain health screening programs according to district and state guidelines.
• Maintain a reporting and recording system which utilizes current technology in health data collection.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:Supervise nurse assistants.Equipment Used:Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermos can, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress .
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Application Procedure:Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at  and click Join Our Team and Apply Now.Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.