Registered Nurse

Primary

Purpose:

Implement a comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education.

Education/Certification:

* Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

* Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners (TBNE)

* Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct spinal, vision, and hearing screening, Basic Life Support CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

Two (2) years clinical acute care; current certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening; valid Texas license issued by the (Texas Board of Nurse Examiners)
TBNE; good standing with the Board of Nursing; CPR certification with the American Heart Association.

Essential Job Functions:

* Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.

* Serve as a health advocate for students.

* Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).

* Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school and administer medications according to district policy and procedures, state/federal regulations and laws. Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and district policy.

* Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health programs and make changes based on findings.

* Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.

* Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

* Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals and serve as a health liaison between the school, working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.

* Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.

* Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

* Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of the principal.

* Communicate regularly with the principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.

* Review and evaluate immunization records.

* Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.

* Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students in the electronic medical record system.

* Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

* Maintain the school AED (automatic external defibrillator). Develop a team of first responders knowing CPR, AED use, and first aid.

* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area.

* Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.

* Follow Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice. Follow all rules and regulations as set forth by the Texas Board of Nurses.

* Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.

* Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

* Follow the Educator Code of Conduct, all MISD policies and procedures, state/federal regulations and laws.

* Collaborate with campus principals, school counselors, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.

* Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

* Maintain an orderly, well…