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Mission Consolidated Independent School District

2024-2025 School Nurse

Mission Consolidated Independent School District, Mission, Texas, United States, 78572


Position Type: Health Services/Registered Nurse

Date Posted: 12/6/2024

Location: Leal Elementary

Closing Date: Until Filled

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MISSION CISD EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETE TRANSFER FORM, TRANSCRIPT AND RESUME VIA THE INTERNAL APPLICANTS' LINK 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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.

Employee's Signature: Date

Supervisor's Signature: Date The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

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