Lead Nurse

Pine Tree ISD•Longview, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Implement a comprehensive program of health services for the District; supervise district campus nurses and provide direct health services to students / staff; promote health education and preventive health practices for students, staff and parents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
Hold valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
Experience as a school nurse strongly preferred
Experience with supervision of LVN’s
Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct and record student assessments such as, vision, hearing and spinal screenings
Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services to vision screen with a Spot Vision Camera
CPR-AED Instructor Certification
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health concerns
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills
Education, clinical experience and critical thinking skills essential to nursing in the school setting
Ability to assess student health care needs, develop a plan of care, teach staff members their part in the plan of care, implement the plan of care, oversee and evaluate outcomes Bloodborne Pathogen / Epi pen Trainer
Nurse office substitute Trainer
First Aid Trainer for various district staff including: classroom, food services and transportation
Non-Licensed Diabetic Care Assistant Trainer
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in the field of school health or school nursing preferred
Supervisor experience
A broad base of experience in school health nursing at both elementary and secondary levels

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and advisory in the practice of health services in an educational setting
Works to create and maintain healthy work environments
Displays the ability to define a clear vision, goals and implement District policies and procedures effectively and consistently across the District
Serves in key roles in the school and community participating in committees and administrative teams
Formulate district guidelines for campus nurses to insure effective and prudent practices are maintained
Consult with campus nurses as needed on matters of nursing policy, procedures and protocols
Be available in person or by telecommunication to any campus in the event of an emergency requiring medical assistance and provide compressive written plan of action during Lead Nurse’s absence.
Make regular and timely visits to all campuses to assist, teach and guide health services to employees in routine care of students and staff
Schedule and coordinate yearly state required health screenings such as, vision, hearing and spinal screenings.
Serve as the liaison for district regarding student and community health concerns, including vaccinations and health screenings
Keep abreast of current information and mandates from the Texas Department of State Health Service, the CDC, and Gregg County
Coordinate the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
Facilitate trainings in the use of new medical equipment, AED usage, CPR to staff.
Epi pen - Narcan trainer for the district
Train staff to appropriately respond to allergy - Anaphylaxis situations
Keep abreast and train appropriate staff regarding current medical and nursing issues, protocols and procedure
Prepare, coordinate and assist in presenting staff development for campus nurses, RN, and LVN
Coordinate all aspects of the district bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan, including employee education, annual assessments and reports, vaccine programs, annual budget, inventory and supply requisition and disbursement, and exposure incident intervention
Train and assist campus and substitutes nurses in the use of the electronic management system
Assist nursing and other pertinent staff on the creation, and maintenance of nursing care plans for the medically fragile students of the district
Participate and contribute to critical in-district meetings such as, Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD), District crisis team, and district committees
Collaborate and coordinate with external health care professionals and organizations regarding implementation of health-related services for staff and students
Confer regularly with the district’s consulting medical doctor regarding nursing procedures, protocols and standing orders
Provide consistent and comprehensive communication with the Assistant
Consult frequently with campus principals regarding health care practices and events involving the campus nurse or operations of the school clinic
Member of District Sick Leave Bank
Review and evaluate student immunization records
Coordinate substitutes with the Office of Human Resources
Compile and accurately maintain all required health records, whether physical or electronic including nurse office records
Ensure the accurate, systematic maintenance of student records
Assist in the recruitment and interviewing of new nursing staff members and provide training and orientation for all new campus nurses, substitute nurses and staff members assisting in the nurse office
Supervise, compile and submit all reports required by the Texas Department of State Health Services including, but not limited to student immunization report, vision screening report, hearing screening report and spinal screening report.
Prepare and work within an annual department budget accounting for repairs, new equipment, trainings, and system updates
Conduct monthly checks of district AED and appropriately supply
Conduct district inventory of all district campus nurse offices supplies; order supplies for the coming year and ensure the timely distribution of supplies to each campus
Maintain inventory of all nurse office equipment; allow budget money for repairs and schedule all required upkeep and certifications on equipment
Comply with all policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Service, CDC, State Board of Education rules, Texas Board of Nursing and the school district
Maintain confidentiality, follow all HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
Catalog, maintain and repair all district vision machines and audiometers including yearly calibrations
Contributes to the development of District and Campus Improvement plans to address health and wellness
Provide leadership in coordination of multi - disciplinary health care resources
Assist with the contact and location of parent / guardian is medical crisis situations
Assist Athletic department with student drug testing and yearly athletic physicals on multiple campuses
Prepare student medications and teacher training for off campus trips, including the possible transportation of medication and/or supplies to the district site
Maintain current State of Texas Nursing License
Maintain current CPR / AED trainer certification
Maintain all necessary state certifications, including vision, hearing and spinal
Model professional, ethical, and responsible behaviors
Keep abreast of the use of technology and programs used to serve and maintain District health services
Member of District Safety Committee
Ensure the sanitary operations of all campus clinics
Coordinate, facilitate and lead the growth and development of the district SHAC Committee (School Health Advisory Council)
Create and adhere to all district safety policies and procedures
Supervise all Pine Tree ISD Campus nurses and nurse substitutes