LVN/School Nurse

Education Service Center, Region 2; Taft (TX); On-site; USD 27,579 - 40,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$400 employer contribution to district health insurance

Low cost dental, vision, and cancer insurance

Life insurance policy paid by district

Job summary

The Education Service Center, Region 2 in Taft, Texas is looking for a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to implement district school health programs. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills to meet the needs of students and staff, under the supervision of a school health coordinator or nurse.

Qualified candidates should hold a High School diploma or GED, a valid Texas LVN license, and current CPR and AED certifications. Competitive hourly wage ranging from $20.02 to $29.10 along with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas license (LVN) from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Experience in a health-related position, especially with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care according to health protocols.
• Administer medication as per board policy.
• Maintain student health records confidentially.
• Participate in ARD meetings for students' health needs.

Skills

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Texas license (LVN)

Current CPR and AED certificates

Job description

Primary Purpose

Implement district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students and staff under the direct clinical supervision of the school health coordinator or school nurse (RN).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Current CPR and AED certificates

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

One-year experience in a health-related position; experience working with school-age children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care using school health protocols and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
• Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, and complete required reports as directed.
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Distribute information to faculty or staff on health-related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health-related tasks as directed by the RN.

Clerical

• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.

Compliance

• 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. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by District Nurse and/or Campus Principal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide (if applicable).

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension.
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students.
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Building/Campus Taft High School

Salary: From 20.02 to 29.10. Salary Type: Hourly.

Technology Literacy: Keyboard, E-mail, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Internet, Databases.

Clerical / Secretarial: Data Entry, Receptionist.

Additional Job Information

• 190 workday calendar (prorated for remainder of school year)
• $400 employer contribution to district health insurance
• Low cost dental, vision, cancer, and other supplemental insurance coverage available
• $25,000 life insurance policy paid by district