Nurse Coordinator - Internal Applicants Only
Position Type:Student Support Services/School NurseDate Posted:5/7/2026Location:Assigned CampusAdditional Information: Show/HidePrimary Purpose:Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population throughout the district. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor's degree from accredited university (preferred)Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education programValid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificatesSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defectsAbility to implement policies and proceduresKnowledge of basic first aidProficient keyboarding and file maintenance skillsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:3 years nursing experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Nursing ServicesDevelops, Implements district-wide Health ProtocolsEnsure compliance with district, local, state, and federal health regulationsAssist/Lead SHAC CommitteeCoordinator of Chronic Care PlansManaging Infectious Disease ReportingTraining for District Nurses & StaffDevelops Orientation and Professional Development Lead for NursesLead coordinator of R10 & State Nursing InformationProvides training to school personnel on health topics (seizures, allergies, narcan, choking prevention, CPR/AED)Manages medicine administration system across campusesServes as liaison of Hazel HealthOrdering supplies for the overall nursing departmentSupervisor for district nurses, LVNs, health assistants, and student internsCoordinates mandatory health screenings and reports to appropriate authorities (hearing, vision, scoliosis)Primary liasion between school district, families, community health providers and health departmentCoordinates with a local doctor to provide all life-saving emergency medications: inhalers, Naloxone, EpinephrineWorks with Athletic Training staff and campus nurses to ensure AEDs are available as requiredMaintains health records for districtServes on district safety committee and crisis response/reunification teamLead the nursing department in professional manner supporting and supervising all staffSupervisory Responsibilities:Direct the work of all RN's, licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and 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 peripheralsPosture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extensionLifting: 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 studentsEnvironment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseasesMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress* Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013.