School Nurse 2026-2027

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

11h

About The Position

The registered professional school nurse ’s primary purpose is t o strengthen the educational process through the improvement of the health status and learning of students .

Requirements

Registered Nurse with academic preparation at the a ssociate or baccalaureate level, BSN preferred
Current Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners
Current certification in CPR/AED
Maintain certification as a State Screener in V ision, H earing, S pinal and Risk Assessment of Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Nursing care of the school - age child
Working knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office
Demonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
Demonstrate a willingness to remain current with current evidence-based nursing practice s
T wo years of supervised nurse practice preferably in pediatrics , commu nity , or public health pri or to entry into school nursing

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program on assigned school campus(es).
Provide assessment and nursing care for all ill and injured students.
Develop and implement nursing care plans (Individual Health Plan) with specific nursing interventions and outcomes.
Utilize a district knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.
Use a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice.
Contribute to the education of the student with special health needs by assessing the student, planning, and providing appropriate nursing care, and evaluating the identified outcomes of care.
Use effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.
Collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students.
Collaborate with members of the community in the delivery of health and social services, and utilize knowledge of community health systems and resources to function as a school community liaison.
Assist students, families , and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education.
Contribute to school health through innovations in nursing practice and participation in research or research-related activities.
Identify the nursing role, promote quality of care, pursue continue d professional development , and demonstrate professional conduct.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for school district professional staff personnel.
Attend and participate in department, campus, and district professional development , staff meetings, ARDs, parent conferences , and committees as assigned.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Health Services.