Registered Nurse-Theron Jones

Health Services Nurse

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Primary

Purpose:

To assist Coordinator of Health Services, SPED Department, and Campus Health Aides with special medical needs and other Health Services Operations. Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Valid registered nurse (RN) licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners or from a state of participating in the Nursing Licensure Complact (NLC)

Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Calm and patient demeanor with students and others

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Knowledge of basic first aid

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health