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Elementary School Nurse - Pittsburg, United States - Texas Education Service Center Region VIII Consortium
Description
Professional/Certified - Other (Certified) - RN
Job Number
Start Date 08/01/2024
Open Date 04/29/2024
Closing Date
Job Title: School Nurse (RN)*
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Campus Principal/ District Lead RN
Date Revised: December 6, 2021
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose:
Implement the district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing
Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years nursing experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Nursing Services
Direct the work of assigned health clinic aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Building/Campus Elementary (PreK-4)
