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Job Description: School Nurse (RN)
Job Title: School Nurse (RN) FLSA: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Campus Principal/Coord of Nursing Funding Source: Local
Dept/Campus: Designated Campus Pay Grade: Additional Teacher Salary Scale
Date Revised: December 2023 Contract Term: 187 Days
PROFILE OF A LIBERTY HILL ISD EDUCATOR
Champion educators are compassionate leaders, effective collaborators, adaptable thinkers,
determined problem-solvers, and skilled communicators.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Implement district health services programs to best meet the needs of the student population’s needs
on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students, promote health and safety education,
and preventative health practices for students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
● Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
● Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing
● Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
certificates
● Vision/Hearing/Spinal Screenings and Acanthosis Nigricans certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
● Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
● Ability to implement policies and procedures
● Knowledge of basic first aid
● Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
● Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Nursing Services
● Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized
healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and
instruction to individual students.
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Job Description: School Nurse (RN)
● Assess the health need(s) of the students, communicate with parents regarding individual
students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up as needed. Serve as a liaison between
school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
● Notify parents of accidents or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
● Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled
and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration
of the student into the school environment.
● Serve as a health advocate for students.
● Ensure that medications are administered to students according to state law and district policy
and procedures.
● Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
● May make home visits to help with student health problems as authorized by district
administration.
Instruction
● Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, educate faculty and staff as
needed on health related topics, and provide health education to individuals and groups
including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community
regarding health issues.
Consultation
● Collaborate closely with campus principals and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a
healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population
and those students with identified health conditions.
● Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with
identified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs). Work with district personnel
regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
● Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment
and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Administration
● Work with a health services coordinator to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of
campus health programs and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend
campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
● Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic
records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records,
medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
● Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
● Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas State Board of Nursing rule,
Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with
all district and campus routines and regulations.
● Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
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Job Description: School Nurse (RN)
Professional Development
● Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act
and the Texas Board of Nursing including certification for mandated screenings and Basic Life
Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
● Supervise, train, and participate in evaluating LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other
unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel who have responsibility for assisting
students with health needs
● Direct the work of a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).
MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
● 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 (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy
lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; may assist
non-ambulatory students
● Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
● Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of
Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013.
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of
all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Employee Name (printed):________________________________________________________________
Employee Signature:___________________________________________ Date:_____________________
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