Campus Nurse Substitute

Responsive Education Solutions; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Coppell, Texas, is seeking a school nurse to provide health services to students and promote health education. The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, valid Texas nursing license, and have a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience. Responsibilities include direct care, health education, and communication with parents and faculty. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. A commitment to student health and well-being is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in school nursing and/or community health nursing.
• Knowledge of state and local laws relating to health and school nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills and established school health protocols.
• Serve as a health advocate for the students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness.
• Educate faculty and staff on health-related topics.
• Provide health counseling to individual students.
• Review, enter and update immunization records.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgement

Education

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program

Valid nursing license in Texas

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Position Summary

Provide health services to students. Implement a comprehensive health program of health services for the campus. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Support the education process by working to assure the health of the students.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid nursing license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in school nursing and/or community health nursing
• Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs): Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; Ability to implement policies and procedures; Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs; Ability to exercise professional judgement in making decisions; Knowledge of state and local laws relating to health and school nursing

Primary Duties

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols
• Serve as a health advocate for the students
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached)
• Properly administer medications to students at school according to district policy and procedures
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents and the community
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) in regards to health services as needed
• Review, enter and update immunization records according to state requirements
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic log sheets
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal and Director of Health Services
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
• Provide health education and anticipatory guidance
• Maintain certification in CPR and first aid
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.