School Nurse (1509)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BakerRipley Community Schools is seeking a talented individual to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of our students and the community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to provide support to students, families, and staff for their overall health and wellness while at school.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
Must be CPR certified
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Experience in community health or school nursing
Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening and as a health screener
Maintain emotional control under stress

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and management of the school health program which is designed to serve each student through the delivery of preventive care, provision of health education and the promotion of a healthy school environment
Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols to all students according to district policy
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
Develop a health management plan and provide clinical case management for students who are medically fragile and/or have specialized health care needs
Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community
Serve as a primary member of the school crisis intervention team and provide health counseling for students, parents and staff
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
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
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
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
Implement health screening programs according to district and state guidelines and establish and maintain a reporting and recording system which utilizes current technology in health data collection