Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

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/AED Trainer Certification

Blood-borne Pathogen Trainer

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Clinic Sub Trainer

Thorough understanding of Diabetic Care

Experience:

Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health or with youth

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services:

1. Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
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. And administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
5. Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
6. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
7. Participates in the Texas Department of Health program, Texas Vaccines for Children.
8. Maintains Emergency Bag

Instruction:

9. Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
10. Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.
11. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation:

12. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
13. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and healthcare professionals as needed.
14. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
15. Collaborate with other professionals regarding the implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plans for students with special needs.
16. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
17. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of the school principal.
18. Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Administration:

19. Review and evaluate immunization records.
20. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
21. 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.
22. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
23. 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.
24. Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
25. Review the immunization record and health status of all new and returning students before enrolling.  Obtain necessary immunization and health records, if needed, from the previous school.
26. Administer first aid, as needed, to employees injured or who becomes ill on the job; evaluate, document and fax Employee On-the-Job First report to Employee Benefits Supervisor.
27. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
28. Maintain all AED equipment.

Professional Development

29. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
30. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Equipment Used:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, AED, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

*Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, June 2002.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.