What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at NEW WAVERLY ISD?
NEW WAVERLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Job Description
Job Title: School Nurse
Reports to: Principal and Nurse Coordinator
Primary Purpose
Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health services for the school. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Texas registered nurse license 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 of nursing experience, preferably in community health or pediatrics
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Nursing Services
Professional Development
Supervise health aide(s), clerical aides, and volunteer(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequent district-wide travel;
Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases Regular work attendance
Heavy lifting and bending required
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.
Approved by: Date:
Reviewed by: Date:
Position Job Description
Job Title: School Nurse
Reports to: Principal and Nurse Coordinator
Primary Purpose
Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health services for the school. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Texas registered nurse license 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 of nursing experience, preferably in community health or pediatrics
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Nursing Services
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and
- Serve as health advocate for
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
- Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referral as
- Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on
- Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Comply with all District and local campus routines and
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as
- Participate in Admission, review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child
- Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal and Nursing
- Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services
- Review and evaluate immunization
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district
- 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
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of education rule, and board
- Report potential health and safety hazards to
- Comply with all district and campus routines and
Professional Development
- Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health
- Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and
- Maintain appropriate CEU’s for licensure according to Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Articulate the District's mission and goals in the area of health care services to the community and solicit its support in realizing the
- Demonstrate awareness of District/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent
Supervise health aide(s), clerical aides, and volunteer(s).
Working Conditions
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policies and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequent district-wide travel;
Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases Regular work attendance
Heavy lifting and bending required
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.
Approved by: Date:
Reviewed by: Date:
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