Licensed Vocational Nurse
Job in
Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, 79401, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Lubbock ISD (TX)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, LPN/LVN, Public Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
School Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Date Posted:
3/30/2026
Location:
Health Services
Additional Information:
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Job Title:
School Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt
LVN Floating
Reports to:
Student Health Services Coordinator/ Pay Grade: AO 7
Campus Principal
Dept./School:
Student Health Services Length of
Contract:
10 mos.
Date Revised: 2/13/19
Primary
Purpose:
Provide direct basic care, minor first aid, and minor emergency are for ill and injured students and staff; make appropriate referrals to the Licensed School Nurse; dispense medication according to District policy and Student Health Services Department protocols; and maintain student health records under the direction of the Licensed Registered School Nurse. Assist Licensed Registered School Nurse in maintaining the health and safety of students, faculty and staff.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED required
Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
Minimum of three years nursing experience in community health, hospital environment, physician's office, or school health.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED) Certification
Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District
Preferred:
Pediatric/adolescent experience preferred
Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services to administer Hearing, Vision and Spinal Screenings required upon employment.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the major responsibilities and duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Major
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works under the supervision of the Licensed Registered School Nurse. The RN must be accessible to the LVN at least telephonically or by similar means.
2. Provides direct basic care, minor first aid, and minor emergency care for ill and injured students and staff according to established District policy and procedures within the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice.
3. Contacts the Licensed Registered School Nurse relative to matters of non-routine nature.
4. Consults with the Licensed Registered School Nurse if unsure about policies, procedures, or protocols.
5. Secures immediate medical care for students in emergency situations.
6. Reports situations requiring the Licensed Registered School Nurse's assessment and/or interventions to the Registered School Nurse immediately.
7. Utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care by collecting data and performing focused nursing assessments and implementing appropriate aspects of care within the Licensed Vocational Nurse's scope of practice.
8. Documents pertinent student health information and completely and accurately records findings obtained during student visits to the clinic.
9. Calls parents to report information regarding illnesses, injuries, and accidents.
10. Administers medication and documents administration according to District policy and procedures.
11. Maintains accurate records of medication dispensed.
12. Performs tube feedings, urinary catheterizations and other delegated procedures. If needed will attend training and successfully complete a skills checklist monitored by the Licensed Registered School Nurse.
13. Participates in the development, modification and implementation of the student health care plan based on physician's orders and individual student needs.
14. Communicates need for the development of student specific nursing care plans for students with special health care needs.
15. Collaborates with campus administrators, under the guidance of the Licensed Registered School Nurse, to ensure compliance with ARD committee decisions related to Health Services.
16. Reports knowledge or suspicion of communicable diseases to the Licensed Registered School Nurse.
17. Maintains current nursing licenses, certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of the automated external defibrillator, and state mandated screenings and forwards new certifications and renewals to the Coordinator for Student Health Services when obtained.
18. Performs and/or assists with screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency and District policy Assists with clinical screenings Records health screening results on the student health record and enters results in computer in a timely manner.
19. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, written communication from physicians and parents, and other documents pertaining to the student and keeps records organized and current.
20. Maintains confidentiality of all health information and records.
21. Assists in maintaining accurate immunization records on all students enrolled, ensuring…
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