LVN Pool

Marshall ISD Health Services Position

Provide direct health services to students and staff as delegated by RN Supervisor. Promote preventive health practices for students.

Education/Certification:

• Graduate Of An Accredited Vocational Nursing Education Program
• Valid LVN License To Practice Vocational Nursing In The State Of Texas
• Current CPR Certification
• Certification By Texas Department Of Health To Conduct Vision, Hearing And Spinal Screening

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Experience:

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health or pediatrics

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as 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).
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and district policy. Make appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Participate in the promotion of preventive health practices as directed by RN Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Provide health counseling and instruction on an individual basis.
• Serve as health liaison between school physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and the medical and health care community as needed.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, child abuse situations, and school committees.
• Make home visits concerning health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with principal and lead nurse regarding health services issues.
• Review, evaluate and up-date immunization records on an on-going basis.
• Maintain AED equipment at campus/building.
• Document nursing interventions using accepted abbreviations and following district protocol for appropriate record keeping.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the state and the district.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the area of health services.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• Maintain current certifications in CPR, Vision and Hearing Screening and Spinal Screening.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting).
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding all personnel matters.
• Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.