Nurse, Middle School

McAllen Independent School District•McAllen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for strengthening and facilitating the education process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning in individual students and by promoting an optimal level of wellness for students and staff. Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and/or referral activities concerning health-related issues. Identifies, modifies, or removes barriers that may impede health and learning in the educational setting.

Requirements

Graduate nurse or current license to practice professional nursing issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, required
Graduation from an accredited four-year BSN education program or an Associate Degree in Nursing, required
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion, required
Employed within the last three (3) years in nursing practice, preferred
Two (2) years of experience in a clinical/home health setting or one year in school health setting, preferred

Nice To Haves

Pediatric and adolescent assessment skills, preferred
Mental health experience, preferred
Proficiency in English and Spanish, preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a Comprehensive School Health Services Program at assigned campus(es) to ensure student instruction.
Consult with school administration and Director for Comprehensive Health Services Department to establish, review, and revise procedures for a comprehensive school health program, which is in compliance with state and local regulations.
Uphold professional standards, the state Nurse Practice Act, other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing practice and provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours required every two years for license renewal).
Intervene prudently practicing standards of care based on current medical and nursing knowledge.
Implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and affect rehabilitation.
Demonstrate evidence of use of theory by sharing information with peers, students, family, staff, other professionals, and the community to assist change.
Collaborate with other professionals in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and other school activities.
Identify the relationship between the student's health status and their ability to learn.
Ensure that student, family, and school personnel are informed about current health status and the interventions taking place within the school setting.
Resolve conflict by assessing situations and intervening as appropriate.
Coordinate/present inservice programs for school personnel improvement regarding health-related issues.
Engage in appropriate and necessary school nursing care to ensure optimal educational opportunity for handicapped, chronically ill, or terminally ill students.
Participate as an integral member of crisis and interdisciplinary teams.
Activate the student health record (Medical/Legal document) upon enrollment.
Collect, record, and interpret information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic manner.
Participate in identifying students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems (i.e., Special Education, Child Find, 504).
Formulate a nursing diagnosis based on a comprehensive assessment.
Develop a nursing care plan with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing actions unique to students' needs.
Establish follow-up mechanisms for referral of identified students.
Provide relevant counseling and guidance to students and parents so they may assume responsibility for maintenance of student health.
Participate in evaluation to assure quality of health services provided for students and assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.
Collaborate with school programs and community agencies to ensure continuity of service and care.
Act as a resource to assist school personnel, students, families, and community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education.
Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).