School Nurse, grades 6-8, ACA Middle School

Job Title: School Nurse

Reports to: Assigned Campus Principal, Director of HR and Student Services

Assignment: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt (187 days)

Pay Grade: Nurse/Teacher Pay Scale

Date Revised: 2025.2.5

Terms of Employment:

This FLSA exempt position (salaried, non-hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed and board of directors adopted “Teachers, Nurses, Librarians, and Counselors” salary scale. Current year salary scales may be viewed on our school website.

Primary Purpose:

Implement a comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

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

• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening

• CPR and AED Certification as a Trainer

Experience:

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.

• Serve as a 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.

• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.

• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health programs and make changes based on findings.

• Serve as a member of the campus based school health advisory council (SHAC).

Instruction

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

• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.

• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students, teachers, and staff.

Consultation

• Serve as a 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 and develops Individual Health Plan.

• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of the principal.

• Communicate regularly with the principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.

• Participate in the campus improvement committee for the assigned campus which also may serve as the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and the School Wellness Policy Committee.

Administration

• Review and evaluate immunization records. Conduct annual screenings as necessary. File and complete annual reports required by the state of Texas.

• Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized 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 the health services area.

• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.

• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned by the campus principal or Director of Human Resources and Student Services.

Professional Development

• Maintain all necessary professional certifications and requirements to fulfill the duties of the school nurse including but not limited to certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.

• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,080.00 - $77,378.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,080 - $77,378