Comal Independent School District
School Nurse - School RN
Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
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.
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.