Nurse - LVN

Position Type:
Nurse/LVN

Date Posted:
2/6/2026

Location:
Special Education

Date Available:
2026-27 School Year

Closing Date:
Open

MAGNOLIA ISD

NURSE - LVN

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Reports to: Director - Student Services

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: Clerical Pay Grade 6

Position Type: Full-Time

Primary Purpose:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible to implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the health and safety needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

All employees of MISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates
• Must maintain certifications

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques, preferably in the pediatric setting
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties for Nursing Services

Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor and parent.

Administer medication (as ordered by a physician) to students according to board policy and district procedures.

Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed

Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.

Demonstrates good communication skills with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN). Modeling the behavior that is ethical and responsible.

Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

Distribute information to faculty or staff on health related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.

Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the RN

Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication

Administration records, and individual student treatment records.

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.

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. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal guidelines regarding student/family issues and concerns (HIPPA, FERPA).

Accepts supervision and directions from RN nurse program leader/supervising RN and campus Principal.

Complies with standards of care as outlined by the Board of Nursing for licensure.

Applies universal precautions.

Demonstrates a positive and helpful approach in dealing with students, parents, and staff.

Communicates daily with essential staff and RN nurse program leader/supervision RN any possible communicable diseases, any changes in students' health status, and any family needs or concerns.

Demonstrates knowledge regarding reporting abuse to the appropriate agency according to state laws and District policy.

Reports potential health and safety hazards to campus principal or campus safety officer.

Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records, and other documents, as required, including but not limited to documentation of delivered IEP services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15…