Licensed Vocational Nurse

Copperas Cove Independent School District; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove ISD seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to implement and oversee the campus health services, provide direct medical care to students, and promote preventive health practices in the school setting.

The LVN will supervise clinic staff, coordinate medication administration, assist with vision and hearing screenings, and collaborate with families, physicians, and educators to support student well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid Texas RN license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening.
• CPR and AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and health services per school health protocols.
• Notify parents and arrange medical care for emergencies.
• Coordinate medication administration according to district policy.
• Establish and monitor mandatory health screenings and referrals.
• Develop and coordinate evaluation of campus health programs.
• Develop campus health education curriculum and teach health topics.
• Coordinate staff training in medical procedures for students.
• Serve as health liaison among school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Participate in ARD/IEP and collaborate with therapists.
• Supervise LVN and health clinic aides; maintain health records.
• Ensure compliance with health laws and district policies.
• Maintain CPR and vision/hearing screening certifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing assessment

Education

Accredited nursing program

Texas RN license

Vision/hearing screening cert

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Hour Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Health Services/ Principal

Pay Grade:

CP7/192 Days

Dept./School:

Assigned Campus

Date Revised:

05/2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Implement comprehensive program of health services for 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 and AED Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to implement policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise personnel.

Experience:

Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Nursing Services

Provide direct care, to include toileting for special needs students, catheterization, suctioning, and other medically necessary services 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 (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).

Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.

Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.

Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

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.

Coordinate staff training in medical procedures for students.

Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation

Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.

Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.

Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develop Individual Health Plans (IEP).

Collaborate with other professionals including physical and/or occupational therapists regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Make home visits to help with student health problems only with the permission of Director of Health Services.

Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.

Administration

Review and evaluate immunization records.

Supervise and train school health aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.

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.

Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, Nurse Practice Act, and board policy in health services area.

Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Professional Development

Maintain certification in CPR, and vision and hearing screening.

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, basic clinic equipment, any equipment required for students’ medical and physical needs, personal computer, and copier.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

*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, duties, and skills that may be required.

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.

For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522