Substitute School Nurse- St Peter the Apostle Catholic School

Archdiocese of San Antonio•Boerne, TX

About The Position

The Substitute School Nurse fulfills the mission of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School by providing care for students, general organizational support within the school’s framework and policies, and the assigned school health program when the School Nurse is absent. The role reports to the Principal and is classified as temporary and hourly, non-exempt. The nurse provides direct student care, manages medications and health records, supports health education and screening programs, coordinates with families and health professionals, and helps maintain a safe and effective campus health program. The position also requires upholding the philosophy and mission of Catholic education, Catholic school employee standards, applicable school and Archdiocesan policies, confidentiality, and the Code of Conduct and Faith and Moral Policy. Employees are expected to take a solution-oriented approach and promote collaboration and commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.

Requirements

Be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in Texas, or a Texas-licensed Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) working under the clinical supervision of a School Nurse Consultant.
Have a minimum of two years of nursing experience; community experience is preferred.
Be able to obtain CPR/AED certification and state vision, hearing, spinal, and acanthosis nigricans screener certification.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and vehicle insurance.
Pass Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements and background screening.
Pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.
Pass the Do Not Hire Registry background screening.
Have knowledge of health appraisal used to identify student health defects.
Have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Be able to implement policies and procedures.
Be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Have good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Upload school transcripts and certifications when applying.

Nice To Haves

Community nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Uphold the philosophy and mission of Catholic education and model Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Follow Religious Standards of Catholic School Employees and school and Archdiocesan policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of school, client, donor, investigation, and financial information.
Follow safety training and protocols and take precautions to protect the safety and well-being of self and others.
Take a solution-oriented approach and promote collaboration and commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
Serve as a health advocate for students.
Notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure emergency medical care when parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached.
Coordinate medication management and administer medications according to school policy and procedures.
Establish and implement procedures for mandatory screening programs.
Evaluate the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
Participate in developing the campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
Educate faculty and staff on health-related topics as needed and provide individual students with health counseling and instruction.
Serve as a health liaison among the school, physicians, parents, and community.
Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals in coordination with students, teachers, parents, and health professionals.
Participate in assessing and reporting suspected child abuse.
Communicate regularly with the principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health matters.
Review and evaluate immunization records.
Supervise and train nurse aides and LVNs in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to policy.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and documents, including clinic records and accurate, updated student health records.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
Comply with federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, and school policies governing health services.
Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
Maintain CPR, vision and hearing screening, and health screener certifications.
Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.