What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse - Wimberley High School (24-25 SY) - School RN position at Wimberley ISD?
Nurse - Wimberley High School
Primary Purpose: Comprehensive Health Services
We are seeking a qualified nurse to provide health services to students, promote health education, and preventive health practices on campus.
Qualifications:
- 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 Certification
Responsibilities and Duties:
Nursing Services:
- Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols
- Serve as health advocate for students
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases
- Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school
- Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs
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
Consultation:
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed
- Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items
Administration:
- Review and evaluate immunization records
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
