LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

Needed for the 2025-2026 school year at Covington ISD in Covington, Texas, a full-time certified LVN. This is a non-contract position on a 10 -month basis. Salaries are determined by means of a board adopted 38 step pay scale and based on work experience relative to this job position. You may access the teacher pay scale on our website at www.covingtonisd.org. Please complete the Support Staff Employment Application on our website located under “Departments”, “Employment”, and “Support Staff Applicants”. Then email your application and resume’ along with any other documentation to Elementary Principal, Leslie Edens at leslie.edens@covingtonisd.org. Please include a current copy of your LVN license. Covington is located 45 miles north of Waco on Highway 171 between Hillsboro and Cleburne. Job Description The following 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. Primary Purpose: Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the campus Principal. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of basic first aid Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: One-year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Nursing Services 1.Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs). 2.Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures. 3.Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed. 4.Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions. 5.Communicate with parents regarding individual students. 6.Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs and collaborate with Principal and appropriate staff regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items. 7.Distribute information to faculty or staff on health related topics as needed. 8.Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks. Clerical 9.Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records. 10.Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students. Compliance 11.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. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. 12.Maintain confidentiality. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $34,739 - $62,898