School Nurse/Health Coordinator

General Summary of Position: The school nurse plays an essential role in keeping children healthy, safe and ready to learn.  The school nurse is a member of a unique discipline and is often the sole healthcare provider in an academic setting. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Position:

• Serve as a health advocate for the students, promote student health and safety. Possess knowledge and skills specifically relating to appraisal and health management of children.
• Receive students to the clinic for illness, injury assessment and intervention; this is inclusive of acute, chronic, and emergency health problems. Appropriate referral and follow-up with parents as needed. Document daily record of health-related incidents and illnesses occurring during the school day.
• Provide management end education for students with chronic disease processes.
• Assist with communicable disease control, manage suspected and diagnosed cases of infectious disease and infestations. Foster education in communicable disease prevention for students and faculty.
• Maintain and administer medications for students that require daily, and as needed, medications during school day. Maintain daily medication log.
• Provide relevant counseling and guidance to assist children and parent/guardians in assuming responsibility for health maintenance of the child.
• Maintain accurate, updated health records and files with health information, state required immunizations and school screening results on all students. 
• Maintain required emergency information for school staff.  Assist school staff with minor health assessments, wound care and on the job injuries.
• Conduct in services for school staff on health issues as required by the Diocese of Dallas, including Blood Bourne Pathogens, Food Allergies, Epinephrine Pen usage, CPR/AED training/First Aid certification.
• Coordinate and perform required health screenings for students. This includes hearing, vision, heights, weights, scoliosis and acanthosis nigricans.
• Complete state required reports and submit on scheduled times.  Maintain required certifications by the State of Texas for required screenings.
• Monitor supply and equipment needs for health clinic. Order and replace supplies as used.
• Maintain monthly AED checks and keep supplies updated as expiration dates occur.
• Review and restock emergency buckets and minor first aid boxes for individual classrooms.
• Maintain field trip binders; organize medical supplies and students’ medications for off-campus trips.
• Continue professional growth through workshop and professional association activities.  Participate in Diocesan School Nurse Meetings as held.
• Maintain valid nursing license with the Texas board of Nursing, complete required CEU’s for licensure every two years.  Maintain valid CPR, AED and First Aid certification.       
• Other duties as assigned
• Abide by all policies as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Position Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have ability to use clinic/medical equipment; posses knowledge of medical disorders and treatment; knowledge of child growth and development; possess basic pharmacological knowledge; exhibit ability to assess emergency situations and respond accordingly; comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ab8lity to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the school team; strong sense of professionalism; management and organization ability; and the ability/willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development. 

Education and Experience: Graduate from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Nursing Degree preferred. Registered nurse with current licensure in the state of Texas. Have current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Special Requirements:

Catholic in good standing or with thorough knowledge and understanding of Catholic teachings.

This position requires Pre-Employment Declaration. Download form now to attach to application. 

Pre Employment Declaration

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; walk; stand; and sit.  The employee is frequently required to use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.  

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the employer.

Employer reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.