Licensed Vocational Nurse

Days Per Year : 195

Min : $33,556

JOB TITLE : Licensed Vocational Nurse Elementary School

REPORTS TO : Campus Principal / Director of Nursing

WAGE / HOUR STATUS : Nonexempt

PAY GRADE : Para 7

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The school Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for implementing the District school health program and providing direct services to meet the health and safety needs of the students and staff under the supervision of the RN nurse program leader or supervising RN school nurse and campus principal.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

• Valid Texas Vocational Nurses License issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• High School diploma and graduation from an accredited Vocational Nurse Training Program
• AED / CPR certification and CPR trainer certification
• Hearing, vision, spinal, and TRAT2DC screener certifications (can be obtained in-district). Must maintain certifications.

Preferred :

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

WORKING / SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling , reaching / repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Mental demands : Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. Travel within the district as required.

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.