Registered Nurse - 2026-2027 School Year

Manor Independent School District • Austin, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this role is to implement a comprehensive program of health services for the campus, provide health services to students, and promote health education. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing temporary and emergency care, administering medications, performing screenings, making referrals, developing and coordinating the campus health program, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student health and well-being.

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
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.
• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all 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.
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend all department or team meetings.
• Meet with faculty/staff as needed to educate on health related topics.
• Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s).
• Direct work of LVNs when needed.
• Serve as Nurse Manager when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed