Elementary School Nurse
About The Position
This is a 30 hour per week Elementary School Nurse position located at the prestigious University of Texas Elementary School in downtown Austin, Texas. The University of Texas Elementary School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services. The University of Texas Elementary School is a part of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. You will make a difference! You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll love working in the UT Charter School System.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas.
- Must be in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas.
- Elementary School Nurse experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as school nurse
- Plans, directs and assists in the individualized skilled professional nursing care of all students and school staff.
- Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician and/or within defined school health protocols.
- Participates in the administration of nursing service by directing, supervising and assisting the nonprofessional personnel in giving patient care.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Plans, implements and documents state mandated student health screenings.
- Supervises student nurses in coordination with UT School of Nursing Faculty.
Benefits
- Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
- Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Paid sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
