School Nurse - Willis, United States - WILLIS ISD

Description

Primary Purpose

Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health

services for the school. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and

preventive health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid Texas registered nurse license from the State Board of Nurse Examiners. Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects Strong Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience: Two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health or pediatrics

Apply here:

Responsibilities:

Nursing Services

1. Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to

district policy and procedures.

2. Serve as health advocate for students.

3. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency

cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).

4. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.

Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.

5. Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas

Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referral as necessary.

6. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make

changes based on findings.

Instruction

7. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health

education to individuals and groups.

8. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation

9. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Comply

with all District and local campus routines and regulations.

10. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students,

teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.

11. Participate in Admission, review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school

committees.

12. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

13. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of

principal and Nursing Coordinator.

14. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health

services issues.

Administration

15. Review and evaluate immunization records.

16. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.

17. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to

district policy.

18. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other

documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all

students.

19. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

20. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health

rule, State Board of education rule, and board policy.

21. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

22. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professional Development

23. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.

24. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

25. Maintain appropriate CEU's for licensure according to Texas State Board of Nurse

Examiners.

School/ Community Relations

26. Articulate the District's mission and goals in the area of health care services to the

community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

27. Demonstrate awareness of District/community needs and initiate

activities to meet those identified needs.

28. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for

community and parent involvement.

Supervisory

Supervise health aide(s), clerical aides, and volunteer(s).