Page 1 of 5 Job Description Registered Nurse JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal /Head of School TERMS: DEPARTMENT: Campus Assigned PAY GRADE: 10 Months Teacher Pay Schedule PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide health services for student s; promote health education and preventiv e health practices for students QUALIFICATIONS: 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 Certification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal 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 Working knowledge with children who have a tracheotom y and care of the tracheotomy Working knowledge of the Pase Meur valve for the tracheotomy Working knowledge and care of the G-Button Working knowledge of child with a seizure disorder Working knowledge of saturation pulse or monitor Able to develop plan of care (Care Plans) Experience: Two years nursing experience, preferably in school health
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Job Description Registered Nurse
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Nursing Services
Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students
Serve as health advocate for students
Notify par ents of accid ent or illness and secure medical care for student in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
Maintain AED(s) on campus
Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school; administer medications according to district policy and procedures
Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs; make referrals as necessary
Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings
Evaluate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics
Instruction
Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups
Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students
Consultation
Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, and parents
Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with student, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, cri sis team, and school committees
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Job Description Registered Nurse
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (continued)
Consultation (continued)
Collaborate with other profession als 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 necessa ry with permission of principal
Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator r egarding health services issues
Administration
Review and evaluate immunization records
Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN (s) in clinic procedures and responsibili ties 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
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
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
Report potential health and safety hazards to principal
Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
Professional Development
Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and health screening
Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
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Job Description Registered Nurse
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (continued)
Other
Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic(s)
EQUIPMENT USED:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sp hygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data
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Job Description Registered Nurse
WORKING CONDITIONS: (continued)
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, knee ling, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment; r epetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer termina l possible; occasional district -wide travel; o ccasional state -wide travel; f requent prolonged and irregular hours; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable disease which will be controlled by using Universal Precautions
EVALUATION:
School Nurse Evaluation
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities , duties and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Printed Name: _____
Signature: _____ Date: __ ESTABLISHED/REVISED: Feb., 2021
| Location | Johnston, TX |
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