Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

id='p924_'>Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) JobID: 924

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:

6/24/2026

Location:

L.E. Monahan Elementary School

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Primary Purpose:

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff.

Qualifications:

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) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position)

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

Experience:

One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
• 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.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students.
• 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/Lead Nurse.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks.

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.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

• Minimum Salary $19.25 hourly
• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Works 192 Day Calendar
• Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through June 29, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after June 29th will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.