Registered Nurse

Position:
Registered Nurse

Campus:
Bay Colony Elementary School

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):
Campus Principal, Executive Director of Student Support Services, Lead Nurse

Pay Grade:
Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:
Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Oversee school health policies and programs

* Provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education

* Provide health care to students and staff

* Perform health screenings

* Coordinate referrals to public medical or private healthcare providers

* Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

* Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners

* Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening

* CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Strong knowledge of physical health assessment to identify student health defects

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

* Minimum of three years experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nursing Services:

* Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures

* Serve as a health advocate for students

* Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases

* Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school

* Administer medications according to district policy and procedures

* Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy

* Make/followup on health care referrals

* Develop and coordinate continuing education of campus health programs and make changes based on findings

Instruction:

* Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups

* Provide health counseling and instruction to students

Consultation:

* Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community

* Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals

* Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committees, the crisis team, and school committees

* Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse

* Make home visits to assist with student health concerns with the permission of the Principal

* Communicate regularly with the Principal and Nurse Coordinator regarding health services issues

Administration:

* Review and evaluate immunization records

* Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy

* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students

* Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory

* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area

* Report potential health and safety hazards to the Principal and Nurse Coordinator

* Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations

Professional Development:

* Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, acanthosis nigricans, and spinal screening

* Participate in annual professional development courses pertaining to school health

* Model behavior that is prudent, professional, ethical, and responsible

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors /

Physical Requirements:

* Maintain emotional control under stress

* Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

* Ability to maneuver students with significantly impaired mobility (e.g. use a Hoyer-type lift, conduct wheelchair/hospital bed transfers, load students on to a bus lift)

* Frequent walking/standing for long periods of time that will include kneeling/squatting/bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

EVALUATIONS:

* Performance of this position will be evaluated annually