Nurse, Public Health Nurse

Nurse (26-27 school year)

San Angelo ISD District – San Angelo, Texas

Job : 5637595

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION TITLE: Nurse

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt/Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal & Nurse w/ Administrative Duties

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned by contract,  school year

LOCATION: Campus TBD

Primary

Purpose:

Implement comprehensive program of health services on assigned campuses. Provide, maintain, and improve the health of students to eliminate health related barriers that interfere with learning.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Associate in Applied Science accepted
• Valid Registered Nurse license from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR certification
  
  Proof of immunization against Hepatitis B Virus
• RN preferred;
  Minimum qualifications LVN

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Knowledge of public school health issues
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

• Two years nursing experience in pediatric or public health

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, nursing process, and school health protocols.
• Serve as health advocate for students, faculty, and staff of assigned campuses.
• 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 enforce procedures for the administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in control of communicable diseases by interpreting the policies and procedures for control of communicable disease within the school.
• Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of health services.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Plan and implement health assessment and screening programs and make referrals as necessary.
• Coordinate referrals to health care professionals for medical diagnostic services and treatment as needed.
• Consult with staff on student health problems and provide assistance with individual cases as needed.
• Provide relevant counseling and guidance to students and parents so they may assume responsibility for maintenance of student health.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Instruction:

• Participate in the implementation of the health education curriculum.
• Coordinate health service activities with the instructional program on assigned campus.

Communication and Community Relations:

• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
• Assist families in the use of community resources for health-related needs.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of health care services to the community and solicit support in realizing the mission.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment and…