Registered Nurse

Campus Health Services 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 supplied, and clean office such that substitute nurses may function optimally.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend all department or team meetings.
• Meet with faculty/staff as needed to educate on health related topics.
• Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s).
• Direct work of LVNs when needed.
• Serve as Nurse Manager when needed.

Equipment Used:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermo-scan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier and other office equipment

Working Conditions:

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