Float Nurse

Position Type:Nurses/RNDate Posted:9/16/2024Location:Longview Independent School District  Additional Information: Show/HidePRIMARY PURPOSE:Provide health services for students; promote health education and preventive health practices forstudentsQUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education programValid Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board ofNurse ExaminersCertification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screeningCPR certificationSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defectsStrong organizational, communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to implement policies and proceduresWorking knowledge with children who have a tracheotomy and care of thetracheotomyWorking knowledge of the Pase Meur valve for the tracheotomyWorking knowledge and care of the G-ButtonWorking knowledge of child with a seizure disorderWorking knowledge of saturation pulse or monitorAble to develop plan of care (Care Plans)Experience:Two years nursing experience, preferably in school healthMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Nursing Services1. Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students2. Serve as health advocate for students3. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for student inemergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)4. Maintain AED(s) on campus5. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students atschool; administer medications according to district policy and procedures6. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs;make referrals as necessary7. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and makechanges based on findings8. Evaluate faculty and staff as needed on health related topicsInstruction9. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and providehealth education to individuals and groups10. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual studentsConsultation11. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, and parents12. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with student,teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed13. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, andschool committees14. Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-relatedIndividual Education Plan (IEP) items15. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse16. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary withpermission of principal17. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regardinghealth services issuesAdministration18. Review and evaluate immunization records19. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures andresponsibilities according to district policy20. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records andother documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health recordson all students21. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory22. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Departmentof Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area23. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal24. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulationsProfessional Development25. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and health screening26. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible27. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations28. Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures29. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business30. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with studentsand/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)31. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance32. Other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic(s)EQUIPMENT USED:Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screeningequipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copierWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands:Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control understress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and dataPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying;moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroomequipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible;occasional district-wide travel; occasional state-wide travel; frequent prolongedand irregular hours; specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; exposure toblood-borne pathogensand communicable disease which will be controlled by using Universal PrecautionsAttachment(s):* Registered Nurse.pdf