This position is 7.5 hours per day/179 days per school year
Must upload current LVN license to pofile in the Documents section
Proof of Education, CPS certificate & AED certificate due must be presented at interview
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED after mandatory 10 day posting window
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the Director of student Health Services or AISD School Nurse (RN).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Exercise professionalism when providing care or communicating with students, parents, staff,
and the public
Administer first aid/CPR certification guidelines
Ability to maintain medical records accurately
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may be required to be exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme
heat.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Experience:
One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Nursing Services
- Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or Director of Student Health Services.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
- Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
- Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
- Perform health screenings for vision, scoliosis and hearing as needed based on state regulations and the Texas Board of Education policy.
- Review and record immunizations, and health assessments that are required for school enrollment/attendance.
- Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
- Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
- Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN.
- Communicate regularly with the School Nurse/RN or Director of Student Health Services regarding communicable diseases, specific student health needs/concerns, campus and department issues, health and safety hazards and all non-routine matters.
Clerical
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.
Compliance
- 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. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Attend annual CPR/AED training.
- Maintain confidentiality.
General
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.
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