Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Roma ISD ROMA HIGH SCHOOL - ROMA, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5881925
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: School Nurse*(APPLICANT POOL)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/Principal

Length of Work Year: 188

Department / School:

Salary Range: Based on experience

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled

Date issued / revised: 08/11/2026

Primary

Purpose:

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

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
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• 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

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Nursing Services
• 1. Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• 2. Serve as health advocate for students.
• 3. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• 4. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students inister medications according to district policy and procedures.
• 5. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• 6. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Instruction
• 7. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• 8. Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.
• 9. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Consultation
• 10. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• 11. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• 12. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
• 13. Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• 14. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• 15. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• 16. Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.
• Administration
• 17. Review and evaluate immunization records.
• 18. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• 19. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• 20. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• 21. 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.
• 22. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• 23. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Professional Development
• 24. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• 25. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermos can, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

* Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, June 2002.

Position Type: Full-Time