PRIMARY PURPOSE: Promote and protect the optimal health status of school age children with a model of prevention, early intervention, referral, and primary care. 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
CPR and First-aid certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
Familiar with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the National Association of School Nurse’s standards of nursing practice
Possess appropriate skills for meeting school emergencies
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Knowledge of national, state, and local student health requirements
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Computer skills and willingness to learn/adapt/lead other nurses in implementation of district software
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Nursing Services
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 medications to students according to district policy and procedures.
Assist with health assessments.
Instruction
Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Consultation
Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Communicate regularly with principal and health services supervisor regarding health services issues.
Administration
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 Growth and Development
Maintain certification in CPR.
Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and volunteers. EQUIPMENT USED:
Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
Walk/stand for long period of time, lift heavy objects (40 pounds occasionally)
Environmental Demands
Normal office environment
Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.
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