Orenda Education

Company Description Orenda Education is a private organization that operates a network of schools and educational programs serving students in grades K–12. The organization is focused on providing families with effective, learner-centered educational options and robust youth sports programs. Orenda Education supports teachers who seek the freedom to focus on teaching and meaningful student engagement. Its schools encourage young people to discover their interests and develop their skills, creating environments where students can learn what they love and excel at it.

JOB TITLE:        SCHOOL NURSE (LVN) - GATEWAY COLLEGE PREP

REPORTS TO:     SCHOOL NURSE (RN)

SUPERVISES:     NA

FLSA STATUS:     NON-EXEMPT 

CALENDAR DAYS: 182C

SALARY:          $22.00-$27.29 hourly 

LOCATION:        GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Assist RN in providing health services to students. Assist RN in promoting health education and preventive health practices for students.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

   Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing education program
• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings at next available training opportunity (if not already certified at hire)
• CPR Certification

   Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of health assessment to identify student health issues
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

  Experience:

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  Nursing Services

• Ability to work independently in cases where RN is unavailable.
• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED when necessary.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform state-mandated vision, hearing, spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans screenings and refer students as needed. Enter screening data for state reporting by the district deadlines.
• Evaluate students for communicable diseases/conditions and follow state reporting and exclusion requirements.
• Perform health procedures for students with health needs per physician orders.
• Implement individualized health plans (IHPs) for students.

Instruction

• Assist RN in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Assist RN with providing health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Provide or assist RN with campus and district staff training and education related to health services.

Consultation

• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administration

•    Review, evaluate, and maintain student immunization records in compliance with state immunization requirements.

•    Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.

•    Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities 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.

•    Assist RN to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

•    Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

•    Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

•    Maintain confidentiality following FERPA and HIPPA requirements.

•    Assist RN with completing AED checks monthly of all building on campus.

•    Assist RN with completing Stop the Bleed Kits checks monthly for expiration and replacement in all buildings.

•    Participate in the preparation of Emergency Operations Plans for the campus.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermo-scan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
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BENEFITS: Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services