Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse implements the district’s school health program and provides direct services to students and staff. The role works under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN), following school health protocols and individualized health plans established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor. The position is assigned to a campus, is nonexempt, and is scheduled for 190 days at pay grade CT6. The nurse provides clinical and clerical support for campus health services, including student care, medication administration, screenings, health-related communication, and the maintenance of confidential health records. The role also monitors and assigns work to health clinic aides and health services aides. The position involves frequent movement and lifting, possible assistance with students with physical disabilities, exposure to biological hazards, and work under frequent interruptions while maintaining emotional control under stress.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates.
- Knowledge of basic first aid.
- Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
- Ability to use software to develop databases and perform word processing.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- One year of experience in a health-related position.
- Experience working with school-age children.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
- Conduct mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
- Collaborate with the campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding health needs, as directed by the supervising RN.
- Communicate with parents about individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings for students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable to attend; collaborate with appropriate staff and the RN on health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
- Distribute health-related information to faculty or staff as needed and as directed by the RN.
- Guide unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization, medication administration, and individual treatment records.
- Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents, including confidential student health records.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, State Board of Education rules, board policy, and district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Monitor the work of health clinic aides and health services aides and issue work assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
