Nurse-Groves Middle School at Port Neches-Groves School District

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

           Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus.  Provide health services

           to students.  Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

           Education/Certification:

           Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

           Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State

                       Board of Nurse Examiners

           Special Knowledge/Skills:

           Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

           Ability to implement policies and procedures

      Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

            Two years nursing experience preferred

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).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school 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 referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

       Instruction

• Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.

Instruction

• Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Consultation

• Service 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.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.
• Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.

       Administration

• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all 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.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

       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, thermoscan, 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.