Orenda Education

School Nurse (RN)

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered 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, scoliosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans screenings
• 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 nursing experience, preferably in a school setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Nursing Services:
• Evaluate and 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.
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications as prescribed according to state law and district policy.
• 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.
• Develop and implement individualized health plans (IHPs) for students.
• Instruction:
• Participate in the evaluation and review of campus health education curriculum.
• Provide healthcare education to individuals and groups as requested.
• Provide or coordinate campus staff training and education related to health services.
• Provide diabetes training to staff throughout the district.
• 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, 504 team, 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, train, and evaluate nursing staff 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.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality following FERPA and HIPPA requirements.
• Complete AED checks monthly of all building on campus.
• Complete Stop the Bleed Kits checks monthly for expiration and replacement in all buildings.
• Serve on the SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council).
• Serve on the Safety and Security Committee.
• Participate in the preparation of Emergency Operations Plans for the school and district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Professional Development:
• Maintain certification in CPR, and as a health screener (vision, hearing, and scoliosis).
• Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act, the Texas Board of Nursing, and K-12 Texas public school training requirements.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and LVNs.

Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermometer, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions: Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Benefits: Should you enroll in medical plan; Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including: 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