District Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

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. Responsible for program administration, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of health services for district.

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position)

Ability to organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate health services delivery system

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Knowledge of school health and nursing administration

Knowledge of community medical and healthcare services

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Two years experience in school health, community health, pediatric/adolescent healthcare, or nursing administration

Two years supervisory experience

• Determine the goals, objectives, and priorities of the health services program in conjunction with nurses and other staff and within the goals and strategic plan established by the district.
• Identify, analyze, and apply current nursing and medical research findings to plan and provide health care delivery for all students. Evaluate and improve school health practices and make changes based on findings.
• Develop programs and recommend policies related to health and safety. Provide expert advice to district administration and other departments regarding policies, procedures, nursing, and healthcare standards on matters impacting student, staff, and the community.
• Collaborate with district level administration to integrate and implement health policies and practices with priorities of the district.
• Manage the delivery of all campus health services and ensure consistent implementation of school health policies regarding immunizations, communicable diseases, medication, and emergency care of ill and injured.
• Coordinate activities of the health services program with outside agencies and members of medical and health care community to ensure that students have access to adequate health care services. Represent the district in collaborative community programs related to student health.
• Serve as permanent member of district’s school health advisory committee. Participate in the development of health education curriculum and contribute to other committees related to health and safety issues of students and staff.
• Coordinate department and district staff development, orientation, training, and certification as related to health needs of students.
• May perform duties of school nurse at assigned campus.**

10. Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

11. Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.

12. Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.

13. Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school…