School Nurse- Rn - Conroe, United States - Conroe Independent School District
Description
Note:
This position is for 187 days (teacher schedule with summers off)
EXPERIENCE:
Two years nursing experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
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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 (obtain within 60 days):
CPR/AED Certification
TITLE:
School Nurse 24/25 school year
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
- Serve as health advocate for students.
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
- Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
- Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
- Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
- 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 as needed.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
- Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.
- Review and evaluate immunization records.
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities 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 health services area.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain certification in CPR/AED, vision and hearing screening.
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Regular attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s).
EQUIPMENT USED:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria and communicable diseases.
Pay:
From $61,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- School
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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