Nurse - RN (26-27)

College Station ISD•College Station, TX

About The Position

Implement comprehensive program of health services; strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students and staff. Identify and assist in the removal or modification of health – related barriers to learning. Promote health education and preventative health practices for students, faculty and staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
CPR Certification
Ability to maintain organized records
CPI-Elementary Campus Drug Impairment Recognition training
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defect
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Responsibilities

Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
Serve as health advocate for students.
Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.
Make referrals as necessary.
Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.
Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.
Review and evaluate immunization records.
Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy and supervise student nurses (RN’s only)
Act as primary contact for campus work related injuries (workers’ compensation).
Prepare require workers’ compensation documents and communicate as needed with the benefits coordinator in human resources for information and follow-up on claimants.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.