Job Title: School Nurse - LVN Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 09/25/2023
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose:
Provide direct health services to students and staff as delegated by RN Supervisor or Nursing Coordinator; promote preventive health practices for students
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing education program
Valid LVN license to practice vocational nursing in the state of Texas
Current CPR certification
Certification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening
Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates
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
Experience:
Two years nursing experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Nursing Services
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures
- Serve as health advocate for students
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
- Administer medications according to district policy and procedures
- Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and district policy; make appropriate referrals as necessary
- Participate in the promotion of preventive health practices as directed by RN Supervisor or Coordinator
- Provide health counseling and instruction on an individual basis
- Serve as health liaison between school physicians, parents, and community
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and the medical and health care community as needed
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, child abuse situations, and school committees
- Make home visits concerning health problems as necessary with permission of principal
- Communicate regularly with principal and lead nurse regarding health services issues
- Review, evaluate and update immunization records on an on-going basis
- Maintain AED equipment at campus/building
- Document nursing interventions using accepted abbreviations and following district protocol for appropriate record keeping
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the state and the district
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the area of health services
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal
- Maintain current certifications in CPR, vision and hearing screening and spinal screening
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
- Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress