School Nurse, Registered Nurse; Bunche

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Position: School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Exempt Status: Exempt

Number of Days: According to district approved calendar

Department: Health Services

Reports To: Principal/Director of Health Services

Supervises: As Assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

• Registered Professional Nurse with academic preparation at the diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate level
• Current Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners
• Current certification in CPR and Basic First Aid
• Texas Department of Health certification in vision, hearing, and spinal screening is required
• Courses of study that strengthen growth in nursing, education, special education, health education, and other health-related fields are recommended.
• Courses of study for child growth and development.

• Current Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current certification in CPR and Basic First Aid.
• Experience in community health or pediatric nursing is preferred.

• Provide assessment and nursing care for ill and injured students.
• Complete vision, hearing, spinal and dental screening.
• Initiate appropriate and timely referrals and follow-up relevant to the student's needs.
• Anticipate supply and equipment needs to maintain an adequate healthcare facility.
• Identify signs and symptoms of communicable diseases and follow appropriate infectious disease control procedures.
• Demonstrate and utilize current knowledge of drug and treatment protocols when administering medications and treatments.
• Maintain current student records documenting screening results and pertinent health information.
• Maintain current immunization records on each pupil and notify parents of needed immunization.
• Develop individual health care plans when indicated.
• Inform the Principal and School Health Supervisor of school health concerns
• Provide information and support to students and families with acute and chronic illnesses and disabilities.
• Provide appropriate intervention for crisis situations.
• Provide health care, guidance, and education to students, families, and staff as requested.
• Serve as a resource person to students and staff members.
• Assist families in accessing community health care resources.
• Prepares all reports and information as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.

• Participate in activities that promote optimal health care and education for students and staff members.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for school district professional staff personnel.
• Attend and participate in faculty and nursing staff meetings, ARDs, and parent conferences, and accept various committee assignments as indicated.

• Provide appropriate orientation and development of clinic assistants and nurse-extenders.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and management skills in the supervision of clinic assistants and nurse extenders.

• Participate in the district staff development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards, the Texas Education Agency code of ethics, and the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears.

Environment – Inside a normal office environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being…