Nurse Assistant
Job in
Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, 76058, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Joshua Independent School District (TX)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Pediatric Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Nurse
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
New Horizon High School
Additional Information:
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Job Title:
Nurse Assistant
Reports to:
Nurse Coordinator
Dept./School:
Assigned Campus
Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt
Pay Grade: C PG 3 / 172 Days
Minimum Salary: $22,842
Primary
Purpose:
Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN) to maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Clinical experience or medical certification (preferred)
Special Knowledge/
Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
UDCA (Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistant) certification
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
1 year of experience preferred in health-related position; experience working with school-age children
Major
Responsibilities and Duties:
Health Services
1. Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
2. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
3. Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements. Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
4. Perform specialized medical procedures and delegated nursing tasks for students in accordance with physician orders, district policy, and Texas nursing delegation laws after receiving training and competency validation from the Nursing Coordinator or supervising RN.
5. Escort students to and from the health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
6. Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
7. Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
Safety
8. Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
Clerical
9. Prepare, compile, maintain, and file all correspondence, reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate and confidential student health records.
10. Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
11. Maintain district-wide supply inventory and request supplies as needed. Deliver supplies to each campus as needed.
12. Maintain district-wide calendar for Nurse absences, with information on which substitute nurse will cover each absence. Share this calendar with the Nurse Coordinator. Sub in clinics as needed under direction of the Nurse Coordinator.
Compliance
13. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
14. Maintain confidentiality.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, computer, copier, and fax
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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