Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN; Special Education

1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Special Education

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ School Nurse LVN
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026

BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Title: 1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Special Education
Department: Special Education / Health Services
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Work Location: Assigned Campus(es)

The 1:1 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides individualized nursing care and health-related support to a designated student receiving special education services. The LVN supports the student's health, safety, personal care, and participation in the educational environment while promoting the student's independence and access to instruction.

The LVN implements physician-ordered medical treatments, nursing procedures, and health care plans within the scope of the LVN license and under appropriate nursing supervision. The LVN collaborates with the school nurse, special education personnel, teachers, administrators, parents or guardians, and other service providers to support the student's individual health and educational needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, as required by the District.
• Completion of required District training related to student health, safety, and emergency procedures.

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Experience providing individualized nursing care or managing complex medical needs preferred.

• Knowledge of nursing practices, infection control, medication administration, and student health and safety procedures.
• Ability to recognize changes in a student's health status and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Ability to follow physician orders, individualized health care plans, and nursing protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel, families, and health care professionals.
• Ability to provide respectful, developmentally appropriate care that promotes student dignity and independence.

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to the assigned student throughout the designated school day and during assigned school activities.
• Monitor the student's health status and recognize signs or symptoms requiring nursing intervention or referral.
• Implement the student's individualized health care plan, emergency action plan, and other applicable medical instructions.
• Perform nursing procedures and treatments authorized by physician orders and permitted under the LVN's scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care needs, as medically necessary, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, positioning, and mobility.
• Provide appropriate assistance with medical equipment and prescribed health-related supports.
• Promote the student's comfort, safety, dignity, and independence to the greatest extent appropriate.

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, physician orders, District policies, and nursing procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medications, treatments, nursing interventions, and relevant health observations.
• Monitor and respond to medical equipment alarms, and changes in the student's condition, as applicable to the student's health care plan.
• Follow established protocols for seizures, diabetes, respiratory conditions, feeding and swallowing concerns, allergies, or other medical conditions when applicable to the assigned student.
• Notify the supervising nurse and appropriate personnel of significant changes in the student's health status.
• Respond to medical emergencies and activate emergency medical services when indicated.

• Support the student's safe participation in classroom instruction, campus activities, and other educational settings.
• Collaborate with teachers and special education staff to coordinate health care needs with the student's instructional schedule.
• Provide nursing support during transitions, transportation, meals, recess, physical education, field trips, and other assigned activities when required by the student's…