- 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, hearing, and spinal screening
- CPR and First-aid certification
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
- Familiar with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the National Association of School Nurse's standards of nursing practice
- Possess appropriate skills for meeting school emergencies
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Knowledge of national, state, and local student health requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and willingness to learn/adapt/lead other nurses in implementation of district software
- Two years experience in school, community health, or pediatric nursing preferred
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to
district policy and procedures. - Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Administer medications to students according to district policy and procedures.
- Assist with health assessments.
- 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.
- Provide relevant assessment, counseling, and guidance, serving as a resource to staff so that they may take responsibility for their health.
- Assist staff with accessing and effectively utilizing community resources for health.
- Provide leadership and/or support for staff wellness programs.
- Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, and provide health education to individuals and groups.
- Act as a resource person in promoting health careers.
- Provide learning and growth experience for professional nursing students.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
- Participate as the health team specialist on special education evaluation team as needed.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Communicate regularly with principal and health services supervisor regarding health services issues.
- Monitor school compliance with mandated state, federal and district regulations affecting school health.
- Communicate regularly with Principal and Health Services Supervisor regarding health services issues.
- Review and evaluate immunization records.
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
- Develop procedures and provide for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances.
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
- 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.
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
- Maintain current files of community resources.
- 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, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
- Join and actively participate in school nurse and teacher professional organizations.
- Maintain a high level of professional competence through self-study; participate in professional organizations, workshops, and in-services.
- Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Walk/stand for long period of time, lift heavy objects (40 pounds occasionally)
- Normal office environment
- May work prolonged or irregular hours
- Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed
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Nurse- MS Recovery - Beaumont, TX, United States - Beaumont Independent School District
Description
Beaumont Independent school DistrictJob Description
JOB TITLE:
School Nurse
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Supervisor of Health Services and Principal
PAY GRADE:
ADM
3
/ 187 Days
LOCATION:
Assigned Campus
DATE REVISED:
4/20/2017
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Promote and protect the optimal health status of school age children with a model of prevention, early intervention, referral, and primary care.
Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Nursing Services
Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and volunteers.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Mental Demands
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.