School Nurse

Stride, Inc.•Denton, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! The School Nurse provides services such as referring, record keeping and reporting of immunizations, health screen findings and other relevant health data in order to comply with federal, state and local laws regulations and policies. As well as help prevent serious health problems which could later be more difficult and costly to address. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

Certified Registered Nurse (RN) OR (Licensed Vocational Nurse) with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where the school is located and holds an unrestricted license;
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
Minimum of one (1) year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing
Knowledge of principles and practices underlying professional nursing
Knowledge/understanding of principles and practices underlying the special field of school health; Familiarity with current trends in nursing and of literature in the fields of school health
Knowledge of state and local laws relating to health and social issues
Ability to work cooperatively with appropriate agencies
Ability to clear required background check
Ability to travel for school meetings/professional development

Responsibilities

Promotes and protects the optimal health status of all students;
Provides resources, and/or locations for families to complete the required vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening requirements for Texas students;
Coordinates with the social workers/counselors/advisors to located resources for parents;
Obtains health histories; Maintains, evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students;
Monitor compliance of the school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies
Record immunizations, health screen findings, and other relevant health data in local, state and federal database
Adhere to requirements for confidentiality regarding student records
Works with families to complete all required immunizations and manages the immunization process which includes gathering missing documentation, ensuring both the K12 and district systems are updated to reflect changes; creates and maintains database of local resources for low-cost immunization providers;
Prepare any required reports for the school district partners;
Follows all state and federal health codes and laws; works to remain compliant with required health regulations;