School Nurse; SY - Districtwide

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Job Description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL NURSE – REGISTERED NURSE



Job Description

JOB TITLE: School Nurse, RN DUTY LENGTH: 187 days

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinic and Health Services/ PAY GRADE: In accordance with

Campus Principal Board approved salary schedule

DEPARTMENT: Clinic & Health Services DATE REVISED: 07/2020

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 Contract

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Promote the health, well-being and academic achievement of all students by performing assessment of health disorders and providing treatment and/or appropriate medical intervention. Provide support for student educational opportunities through health education, health promotion, disease prevention, and case management of health conditions which will minimize absenteeism and create a climate of well being for the school community.

Qualifications



Minimum Education :

• Professional Registered Nurse
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred, Associates Degree accepted
• Valid Texas Nurse License
• C.P.R. Basic Life Support (BLS) current certification
• C.P.R. Instructor certification (will be required to attend in Irving ISD)
• Certificate from State Health Department for vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) screening (will be required to attend in Irving ISD)

• Physical, mental, social & emotional nursing skills for children and adults
• Nursing skills and knowledge specific to pediatric nursing
• Ability to develop student specific case management plans for chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Work autonomously in school clinical setting

• Responsible for collection and maintenance of student health records and adhere to medical documentation per nursing regulations. Documentation completed in a timely manner in district electronic medical program.
• Manage clinical functions: medical care, nursing systems, communication, maintaining supplies, organization of clinic/office at all times.
• Provide individual and group health instruction including education with instructional pamphlets and materials for health-related concerns. Provide appropriate medical resources and social services to parents.
• Train, orient, supervise, and coordinate the duties of assistive personnel; clinic assistants, clinic substitutes, student nurses, and clinic volunteers.
• Ensure confidentiality for all students and staff members receiving care in school clinic.

• Maintain professional communication with faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.
• Promote effective nursing practices with professional collegiality and collaboration.
• Model health values and positive attitudes for students, staff and parents.

• Develop and coordinate health promotion activities within district and community.
• Promote safety by assessment of school environment and instructional practices.
• Oversee training of Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan to faculty and staff.
• Recruit and prepare administrative staff to coordinate responsibilities in disaster readiness plan.
• Focus clinic operations toward accomplishment of district’s vision, mission and attainment of district goals and objectives.
• Promote wellness and offer health counseling/services to faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Actively participate in department and campus staff development, faculty meetings and special events.

• Assess and develop student specific individual health plans, implement care and evaluate results to ensure programs meet the health needs of students to promote learning.
• Complete state mandated screening programs: vision, hearing, scoliosis, Acanthosis nigricans (AN). Dental and BMI screenings with referrals and follow-up for all screenings and assessments as needed.
• Implement care for chronic and acute illnesses and manage first aid…