Nurse - Summer Program

Position: Nurse - 2026 Summer Program [Current Employees Only]
JOB TITLE:

Summer School Nurse

DUTY LENGTH: as directed

REPORTS TO:

Dir of Clinic & Health Services/Summer School Principal/Facilitator

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Promote the health, well-being, and academic achievement of all students by performing assessments of health disorders and providing treatment and/or appropriate medical intervention. Provide support for student educational opportunities through health education, health promotion, disease prevention, and case management of health conditions which will minimize absenteeism and create a climate of well-being for the school community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education:

* Professional Registered Nurse

* Bachelor's Degree preferred

* Valid Texas Nurse License

* Certificate from State Health Department for vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) screening

* C.P.R. Instructor certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

* Physical, mental, social & emotional nursing assessment skills

* Nursing skills and knowledge specific to pediatric nursing

* Ability to develop student specific case management plans for chronic and acute medical conditions.

* Work autonomously in school clinical setting

Minimum Experience:

At least two (2) years experience in clinical nursing, with five (5) years preferred

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Management

* Responsible for collection and maintenance of student health records and adhere to medical documentation per nursing regulations. Documentation completed in a timely manner in district electronic medical program.

* Manage clinical functions; medical care, nursing systems, communication, maintaining supplies, and keep clinic attractive and orderly.

* Provide individual and group health instruction including education with instructional pamphlets and materials for health-related concerns.

* Train, orient, supervise, and coordinate the duties of assistive personnel

* Ensure confidentiality for all students and staff members receiving care in school clinic.

School Climate:

* Maintain professional communication with faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.

* Promote effective nursing practices with professional collegiality and collaboration.

* Model health values and positive attitudes for students, staff and parents.

School Improvement:

* Develop and coordinate health promotion activities within district and community.

* Promote safety by assessment of school environment and instructional practices.

* Oversee training of Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan to faculty and staff.

* Focus clinic operations toward accomplishment of district's vision, mission and attainment of district goals and objectives.

* Promote wellness and offer health counseling/services to faculty, staff, students, and parents.

* Actively participate in department and campus staff development, faculty meetings and special events.

Student Management:

* Assess and develop student specific individual health plans, implement care and evaluate results to ensure programs meet the health needs of students to promote learning.

* Complete requested screening: vision and hearing

* Implement care for chronic and acute illnesses and manage first aid procedures for injuries.

* Maintain FERPA & HIPAA regulations when communicating health needs of students as necessary on need to know basis with appropriate faculty.

* Follow-up on students with excessive absenteeism to determine medical status for medical intervention and advocate for services when needed.

* Direct clinic management to protect student's classroom learning experiences.

* Promote and maintain high compliance rates for immunizations per Texas Law

* Assist campus administrators to develop strategies to mitigate exclusion of student for immunization non-compliance.

* Enforce communicable disease guidelines stated by Texas Department of Health and Board policy.

* Provide appropriate referrals for students needing medical evaluation to ensure timely referrals, care and return to classroom learning.

* Keep parents informed of student's injuries, illnesses and included in the development of the plan of care while attending school.

* Oversee and supervise program to safely dispense medications and provide physician directed medical procedures for chronically and acutely ill students.

Professional Growth and Development:

* Adhere to the Professional Nursing Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing rules and regulations and district policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

* Show leadership management while under stressful and emergency situations.

* Ability to communicate professionally and effectively (verbal and written)

* Ability to manage conflict resolution.

* Interpret nursing and district policy and procedures.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

* Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

* Responsibilities may require lifting up to 50 lbs., stooping frequently, bending frequently, kneeling intermittently, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs and occasional prolonged working hours.

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