Nurse - LVN

San Angelo ISD • San Angelo, TX

12d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Assist registered school nurse in assuming recordkeeping, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings. Work under the clinical supervision of the administrative nurse or registered school nurse.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR certification
• Proof of immunization against Hepatitis B Virus
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and perform word processing
• Minimum of two years’ experience in health-related position

Nice To Haves

• Contact with school-age children, pediatrics care, emergency care, and/or public health care, preferred

Responsibilities

• Nursing Services Provide first aid and emergency procedures utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the nurse with administrative duties or school nurse.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate record of medication dispensed.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal column and scalp.
• Complete required reports as directed by the school nurse.
• Implement the individualized student health care plans as established by the school nurse and physician.
• Collaborate with the school nurse, principal, counselor, teachers, parents, child nutrition staff, and others regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other staff on health-related tasks as directed.
• Safety Use Universal Precautions procedures when providing wound care and cleaning body spills.
• Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.
• Records and Reports Maintain accurate student health records, including immunizations, medication administration, and individual student treatments.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer.
• Maintain a daily log of health activities, including accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals.
• Compliance Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health Services rule, State Board of Education rule, board policy; and comply with district and campus routines and regulations.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communication and Community Relations Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
• Assist families in the use of community resources for health-related needs.
• Professional Growth and Development Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment and attend professional learning sessions, staff meetings, and other events as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with the district initiatives to better serve the needs of students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees