School Nurse RN

Great Hearts Texas Recruiting•Live Oak, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually , and morally . Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Texas Board of Nursing.
CPR Certification
Expertise in student specific case management plans for acute and chronic health conditions
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Proficient computer skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
One (1) year nursing experience
Must complete Texas Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance and background check.
US Work Authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Collaborates closely with the headmaster, director of operations, teachers, parents, custodial and food service staff, and other staff to provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment and assist in meeting the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions
Provides direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans and established school health protocols
Initiates and maintains accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and individualized student health care plans (IHPs )
Establishes effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs and submitting required reports
Communicates with parents regarding individual students and serves as a liaison between school personnel, the family, health care professionals, and the community, to ensure appropriate referral and follow up for student health needs
Attends Admission Review & Dismissal (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs
Develops and implements individualized health care plans and evaluates outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for students with identified health conditions.
Collaborates with the district personnel, including school psychologist/special education diagnostician regarding implementation of health-related Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and services
Educates faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics
Develops and recommends campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff
Provides consultation to campus administration in crisis/emergency situations
Participates in professional development as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act to maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge including but not limited to: Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED), certification in mandated screenings and continuing education as required by the Texas Board of Nursing:
Supervises, trains and evaluates LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel as designated by the campus headmaster to have responsibility for assisting students with health needs.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.