Registered Nurse; RN; Anticipated

Registered Nurse (RN) (Anticipated )

Wichita Falls Independent School District District-Wide - Wichita Falls, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5531447

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Reports to: Health Care Coordinator/Campus Principal

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(s)

Wage Status: Exempt

Pay Grade/Days: Teacher Step/187 Days

Date Revised: 2/18/2020

Primary

Purpose:

To strengthen and facilitate the educational process of students by removing barriers to learning through planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating health services in a specific school assignment.

• Education/Certification
  • Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
  • Valid registered nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
  • Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision and hearing screenings
  • CPR/AED certification
• Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Responsible for knowing and conforming to all standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act
  • Possesses strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
  • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient computer skills are required to maintain health records
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Experience
  • Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in community health
  • Pediatric/adolescent experience preferred

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program according to nursing standards of practice, district policy and departmental procedures and protocols.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements as set by HIPAA, FERPA, federal, state and local regulations.
• Identify, delineate and clarify the nursing role, promote quality of care, pursue continued professional enhancement and demonstrate professional conduct as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act (NPA) rules and regulations. Model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Comply with policies, laws and regulations established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Nurse Practice Act, FERPA, HIPAA and Wichita Falls ISD Board policies and regulations.
• Provide episodic and emergency care for sick and injured students/staff.
• Appropriately notify a parent of an accident or illness. Use professional judgement to initiate EMS for emergent care when necessary. Notify appropriate district/campus administrator and Health Care Coordinator of EMS calls immediately after situation is resolved.
• Perform nursing procedures and/or treatments as directed by physician’s order and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized student health care plans and emergency action plans for students with specific health needs as appropriate.
• Document all health information according to standards of nursing practice, district policy, and department guidelines and protocols.
• Comply with and enforce state regulations and district policies and protocols for the security of and the safe administration of medications to students.
• Follow the established guidelines and district policies and procedures to document health care and maintain complete and accurate documentation of all nursing care and activities within the scope of school nursing.
• Maintain communicable disease prevention and control measures in accordance with state and local health department regulation, district policy and departmental procedures and protocols.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
• Review and maintain current immunization records for all students.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Provide for the maintenance and organization of clinic supplies and equipment. Request supplies as needed to maintain clinic…