Licensed Vocational Nurse

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program: implementation, maintenance, evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify, modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma, required

Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

CPR, clinical nursing skills, (i.e., catheterization, G-tube feedings, ostomies); computer skills, preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills

General clerical duties and file maintenance skills

Bilingual, preferred (English/Spanish)

Experience:

Three (3) years' experience in school or community health, home health, clinical/hospital, which includes working with children and/or adolescents, required

Days: 192

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $19.50

Midpoint: $23.35

Maximum: $27.20

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person''s job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)
• Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.
• Provide basic first aid, as per protocols.
• Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments/feedings.
• Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.
• Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.
• Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.
• Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes/supplies.
• Maintain office and health equipment.
• Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours [CEUs] required every two years for license renewal).
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, scale, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, impedance machine, nebulizer, suction machine, audiometer, Gastrostomy tubes, wheel chairs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Work with multiple tasks at the same time

Prioritize work to meet deadlines

Work with frequent interruptions

Maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Lift and/or carry students up to 45 lbs.

Lift and/or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance

High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases.

Administers CPR, if necessary, until help arrives.