School Nurse

Location: Bulverde

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APPLICATION Employment Status:
Full-TimeFLSA:
Exempt Department:
Faculty

Reports To:

Principal(s)
Supervises:
None Relates To:
Administration, Faculty, Parents, Students and Community Position

Description:

Our mission at Bracken Christian School is to partner with Christian families through the leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit to provide an excellent education within the context of a biblical worldview, equipping students to impact their communities for Christ.

The School Nurse is expected to uphold the vision, mission, and values of Bracken Christian School while fostering a healthy, safe, and Christ-centered environment for students and staff through comprehensive health services, education, and preventative care.

This position manages the health services for a vibrant and growing campus of approximately 600 students. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical judgment, excellent emergency assessment skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a heart for serving students and families through compassionate, Christ-like care.

Qualifications Education/Certification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license

Current BLS/CPR/AED certification

Preferred certifications include:

CPR/AED Instructor Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
National Certified School Nurse (NCSN)
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certifications for Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screening Experience Minimum  of five (5) years of RN experience

Strong Christian faith and personal testimony

Previous private Christian school experience preferred

Demonstrated commitment to serving as a spiritual role model for students

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace and electronic student health record systems (FACTS preferred)
Strong organizational, documentation, and critical thinking skills

Ability to effectively educate faculty, staff, students, and parents on health-related topics

Ability to maintain confidentiality with integrity and professionalism

Major Responsibilities and Duties Direct Clinical Care & Clinic Management Manage the daily operations of the campus health clinic, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment for student care.

Provide skilled nursing assessment, first aid, emergency triage, and compassionate care for students experiencing illness or injury.

Evaluate students for signs and symptoms of acute and communicable illnesses and communicate appropriate recommendations to parents or guardians.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans for students with chronic health conditions, including but not limited to Type 1 Diabetes (CGMs and insulin pumps), severe allergies, asthma, seizure disorders, and other specialized medical needs.

Safely store, document, and administer prescription and over-the-counter medications according to physician orders, parent authorization, Texas nursing laws, and school policy.

Maintain clinic facilities and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards.

Maintain clinic supplies, medical equipment, and inventory, ordering materials as needed.

Collaborate with healthcare providers, counselors, and family service agencies to coordinate student care and referrals when appropriate.

Compliance, Documentation & Public Health Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential electronic and hard-copy student health records in FACTS, including emergency backup documentation, in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and applicable state regulations.

Manage and audit student immunization records to ensure full compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements, communicating proactively with families regarding deficiencies or updates.

Coordinate and conduct all state-required health screenings, including Vision, Hearing, Spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans screenings, while maintaining required documentation and reporting.

Maintain detailed daily documentation of clinic visits, treatments, medication administration, parent communications, physician contacts, and follow-up care.

Participate in communicable disease prevention, infection control initiatives, and public health reporting as required.

Emergency Preparedness & Campus Safety Provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating emergency medical response procedures for illness, injury, and campus emergencies.

Serve as a key member of the school's safety and crisis response teams, collaborating with campus administration, security personnel, and local Bulverde EMS and emergency responders when necessary.

Maintain and update campus trauma response plans in partnership with security and administrative teams.

Participate on administrative committees and health-related response teams as assigned.

Faculty, Parent & Student Collaboration Serve as the primary health resource for…