School Nurse - School RN Job at Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels, TX

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  • Comal Independent School District
  • New Braunfels, TX

Job Description

School Nurse


Primary Purpose: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Education / Certification: * Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program. * Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners. * Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening. * CPR Certification. Special Knowledge / Skills: * Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects. * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to implement policies and procedures. Experience / Other Requirements: * Two years nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or family health. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Nursing Services * Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols. * Serve as health advocate for students and staff. * Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached). * Administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures. * Provide medical treatments and procedures according to Physicians orders and parent authorization. * Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary. Instruction * 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. Consultation * Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. * Assess student medical needs 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. * Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse. * Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal. * Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues. * Assess emergent health care needs of campus staff. Make appropriate referrals and assist with completion of workers compensation forms as needed for staff injuries. Administration * Review and evaluate immunization records for state compliance. * Supervise and train nurse aide(s), LVN(s) and assigned campus staff in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy. * 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. * Compile and submit annual state reports. * Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory. * Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and Comal ISD board policy in health services area. * Report potential health and safety hazards to principal. * Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. * Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records. * Performs other duties as assigned. Professional Development * Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening. * Model Behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s). Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, telephone, computer, and copier.

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