School Nurse - Wagner HS - 2026-2027
About The Position
The School Nurse administers and coordinates the health services program. This role involves conducting school health services, vision, hearing, and other required screenings. The nurse dispenses prescribed medication with proper authorization, monitors immunization requirements, and provides emergency care for illnesses or accidents. They maintain up-to-date health records for all students, report on school medical matters to various stakeholders, and prepare reports for the Superintendent and State Board of Health. Additionally, the School Nurse participates in developing and implementing a total school health program, assists teachers in adapting school programs for individual student needs, and serves as a liaison between the school and community health agencies. The position also involves counseling students and parents, participating in staff development, attending professional conferences, and ensuring compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job. While not supervising district personnel, the role does involve the supervision of students.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- A good driving record
- Proof of insurance on vehicles used to travel to district
- Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate and to maintain effective working relationships with all athletic staff, administrators, other personnel, and the general public
- Excellent customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Conducts school health services, vision, hearing, and other such screenings as may be required
- Dispenses prescribed medication with doctor’s orders and parent permission
- Monitors immunization requirements
- Provides emergency care in the event of illness or accident
- Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students
- Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters
- Prepares and submits reports to the Superintendent/designee and State Board of Health
- Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program
- Assists the teachers in adapting the school program to meet the needs of individual students by communicating with the Special Education Department
- Serves as a team member and provides for all children as needed
- Serves as a liaison between the school and community health and welfare agencies and the medical profession
- Counsels with students and parents to secure needed medical, dental, or other treatment
- Participates in staff development as required by campus administrator
- Attends local, state, and/or national professional conferences or workshops
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
- Supervision of students is required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
