Nurse

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 1 / 9 / 2023

1 / 9 / 2023

Location :

BSISD Central Office *Title

Nurse

Position Desired

Professional - Other

Job Type Description

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Job Qualifications

Education / Certification :

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid licensed vocational nurse 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 :

Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Start Date Person Replaced Salary Schedule

Local Hiring Schedule

Additional Job Information

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Nursing Services

1. Serve as health advocate for students.

2.Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).

3.Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.

4.Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.

5.Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

6.Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.

7.Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics.

8.Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation

9.Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.

10.Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.

11.Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.

12.Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

13.Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

14.Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Administration

15.Review and evaluate immunization records.

16.Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.

17.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.

18. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.

19.Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

20.Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professional Development

21.Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.

22.Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Contact Information

Martha Aleman, Big Spring ISD Lead Nurse