Nurse - Elementary

Teacher/Professional - Elementary - NurseJob Number 0000763920Start DateOpen Date 02/01/2026Closing Date 05/30/2027ROLE AND PURPOSE:Implement 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 preventative health practices for students. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:Bachelor's DegreeCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of TexasValid CPR certification within the past 2 yearsValid Vision, Hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans and Spinal Screening certification within the last 5 yearsExperience: At least 3 years' experience in nursing MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPS), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environmentsServe as health advocate for students while maintaining student advocacy by assisting in the protection and well-being of studentsEnsure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and proceduresEstablish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programsMay make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, educate facility and staff as needed on health related topics, and provide health education to individuals and group including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues.Collaborate closely with campus principal and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment.Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditionsAdvise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.Administers state law regarding screening, immunizations and communicable diseases.Records and maintains health information in a confidential and timely manner.Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.Coordinating health and prevention activities with the instructional program.Facilitates School-Based Telehealth visits as necessary with parent consent. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipmentPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, puching/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walkingLifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behaviorEnvironment: Work inside, may work outsideMental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work porlonged or irregular hoursDuty Days 187