District-Wide Nurse

RYSS Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

RYSS Texas Public Schools District Office in Houston is seeking a District Nurse (RN) to coordinate and provide comprehensive school health services across district sites, promoting student health, safety, wellness, and academic success.

The role involves direct nursing care, supervising health staff, ensuring required screenings, supporting students with chronic needs, and maintaining compliance with health regulations and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing education program.
• Current Texas RN license or NLC participant license.
• Current CPR/AED certification (Basic Life Support).
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience; school health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide comprehensive school health services across the district.
• Direct nursing care and supervise health staff and required screenings.
• Support students with chronic health needs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidential health records and coordinate with families and providers.

Skills

School nursing

Emergency response

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license

CPR/AED certification

Job description

District-Wide Nurse

RYSS Texas Public Schools District Office - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919846
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 11, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: District Nurse

Reports To: Chief of Schools
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
Location: RYSS Primary School at Broadway, RYSS Middle School at Broadway & RYSS Early College at Broadway

POSITION SUMMARY

The District Nurse (RN) coordinates and provides comprehensive school health services across RYSS Texas Public Schools to promote student health, safety, wellness, and academic success. The position provides direct nursing care, oversees health services and required screenings, supports students with chronic or complex health needs, supervises assigned nursing staff, and ensures compliance with applicable health and nursing requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education/ Certification

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current CPR/AED certification (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).

Experience

• 3 years of professional nursing experience (school health experience preferred)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of school nursing practices, student health assessment, first aid, emergency response, chronic condition management, and applicable health regulations.
• Knowledge of medication administration, mandated health screenings, and confidential health recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and health protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise professional judgment, and respond effectively during emergencies.

**PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENT FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION DUTIES**

FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Calendar Status: 11 Months (215 days)
Salary: MIN:$70,564.10annual MID: $77,730.77 annual MAX:$86,815.90 annual

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]