(Apply in 3 Minutes) School Nurse
Company: International Leadership of Texas
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year
Compensation package for certified nurses starts at $63,990*
*Compensation package for certified nurses include a $5,000 Liberty
County Stipend* Primary Purpose:- Implement district health
services program to best meets the needs of the student population
on the assigned camps. Provide health services to students. Promote
health and safety education for students and preventive health
practices for students. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Registered nurse license (RN) verified from the Texas Board of
Nursing (Preferred) Licensed vocational nurse (LVN) verified from
the Texas Board of Nursing Current automatic external defibrillator
(AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates Vision,
Hearing, Spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans Certification, preferred
AHA, BLS, Instructor certification preferred 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: Three years of nursing experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Nursing Services 1. 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. 2. Assess student problems, 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. 3. Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure
emergency medical care for students as needed. 4. 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. 5. Serve as health advocate
for students. 6. Ensure that medications are administered to
students according to district policy and procedures. 7. Establish
and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory
screening programs. 8. May make home visits to help with student
health problems as necessary. Instruction 9. 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 10. Collaborate closely with campus
principal 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. 11. 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. 12.
Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and
participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Administration 13. Work with health services coordinator to develop
and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and
make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campus
policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of
students and staff. 14. 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. 15.
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. 16. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to
maintain clinic inventory. 17. Comply with policies established by
federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State
Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district
and campus routines and regulations. 18. Report potential health
and safety hazards to principal. Professional Development 19.
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: Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse
(LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).
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