Nurse RN (2026-2027 SY

Nurse RN  SY)

Lockhart Independent School District Lockhart Junior High - Lockhart, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5853591
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

• Having a
  Lock“heart” for People
  which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
• Unlocking Potential
  which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
• Being
  Locked on Excellence
  which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus or campuses. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing

Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years nursing experience

• Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.

• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics, and provide health education to individuals and groups including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues.

• Collaborate closely with Health Services Coordinator, campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, nutrition services and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs). Work with district personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
• Provide consultation to campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

• Work with health services coordinator to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
• Supervise, train, and participate in evaluating LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel as designated by the campus principal.
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