2024-2025 School Nurse - School RN - Mission CISD

Position Type:

Health Services/Registered Nurse

Date Posted:

6/25/2024

Location:

Bryan Elementary

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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2024-2025 VACANCY

School Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Campus Administrators / Director for Health Services APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 192 DATE REVISED: 04/06/2023

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt SALARY RANGE: $59,807 - $73,124

Minimum - Maximum PAY GRADE:

Nurse Schedule

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absences due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the schools of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Registered nurse's degree (RN)
* Meet State certification requirements
* C.P.R. /First Aid certification

Special Skills/Knowledge:

* Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed

Experience:

* Have practiced as RN at least 3 years preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Works under the direction of the Coordinator for Health Services, principals, teachers and other staff members in planning the school health program.
* Makes home visits when such are deemed necessary.
* Makes health appraisals to determine health needs of students, assists in procuring health examinations when indicated, and contacts parents or guardians to explain screening results and recommend follow-up.
* Performs first aid for injuries and minor illnesses; works toward the control of communicable diseases; follows up the recommendations of doctors in regard to remedial defects; observes early signs of illnesses and defects and assists the teacher in observing students; notifies parents and/or others of injuries of serious illness.
* Performs health screenings as mandated by state and local policy.
* Interprets school policies and health information obtained from any appraisals on students to the teacher, student, parent, doctor and community as needed.
* Provides information to teachers, students and their parents about available medical and health resources and services through P.T.O. programs, classroom demonstrations, etc.
* Assists in the coordination special health services, doctors and public health personnel in regards to community health; and encourages corrections in environmental conditions which may be detrimental to the health and safety of students/staff.
* Assists in surveys/assessments for exceptional children and collaborates with the Special Education department.
* Maintains emergency care forms for students; secures emergency medical care if the parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached; notifies parents and/or others of accident or serious illness of student.
* Assists with the annual health service reports and in planning for health services. Assists in planning budget for supplies as needed.
* Provides continuing education information needed for license use renewal when requested by supervisor.
* Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nurse Aide rotating

Any students assigned to nurse's office

Personnel assigned by principal to give medications in case school nurse is away from office

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to work independently, communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies and procedures;

maintain emotional control under stress. Work with multiple tasks at the same time, prioritize work to meet deadlines, work with frequent interruptions and maintain confidentiality. Ability to lift and carry a student up to 45lbs and/or carry a student over 45lbs with assistance. Ability to stoop, stand, kneel, crouch, walk and/or be mobile. High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases, responds and administers CPR - if necessary - until help arrives.