High School Nurse, RN

Job Title: School Nurse, RN

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Principal or Nurse Coordinator

Department/ School: Bay City High School

Minimum Salary: $54,410

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

Primary Purpose:

Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health services for the school. Provide health services to students. Promot health education and preventative health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students.

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid Texas registered nurse license from the State Board of Nurse Examiners

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

CPR certified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:

Two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health or pediatrics

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services

1. Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures
2. Serve as health advocate for students
3. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
4. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
5. Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referral as necessary.
6. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

1. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
2. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation

1. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Comply with all District and local campus routines and regulations.
2. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed. 
3. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
4. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.

Administration

1. Review and evaluate immunization records.
2. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
3. 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.
4. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
5. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of education rule, and board policy.
6. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
7. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professional Development

1. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
2. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
3. Maintain appropriate CEU’s for licensure according to Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors: 

Tools/ Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture:

Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting: 

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: 

Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Interpret policies and procedures

Maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Salary : $54,410