Substitute - Nurse

Caldwell Indep School District • Caldwell, TX

20h

About The Position

To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Responsibilities

• Evaluate ill and injured children and communicate with parents as needed.
• Administer First Aide, CPR, or AED as needed.
• Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy.
• Follow students’ medical protocol.
• Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations.
• Manage student behavior.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED