Nurse - LVN

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking an LVN nurse to deliver school health services across campus settings in Waco, Texas. The role emphasizes direct patient care, screenings, medication administration, and coordination with families and staff to support student well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas LVN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, with strong assessment and communication skills to collaborate with physicians, parents, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing.
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care in emergencies.
• Coordinate a system to administer medications to students at school.

Skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy implementation

Education

Accredited nursing program

Texas LVN license

Vision/hearing/spinal screening certification

CPR certification

Job description

Nurse - LVN

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5855891

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 1:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse - LVN

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted

Reports To: Coordinator of HealthServices/Principal

Pay Grade/Days: 206 / 187-days

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Date Revised: October 2012

Primary Purpose

Implement comprehensive program of health services for assigned campus(es). 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 vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
• Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening
• CPR Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Possess strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience

• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of an accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate a management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and the community.
• Assess student needs and make referrals as appropriate. Collaborate with students, teachers, parents, the counselor, or the principal to ensure the best outcome.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Communicate regularly with the principal and the Coordinator of Health Services regarding any health services issues or concerns.
• Review and maintain current immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Provide for the maintenance and organization of clinic supplies and equipment. Request supplies as needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies, laws, and regulations established by federal and state agencies which include: Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Nurse Practice Act, The Texas Education Code, FERPA, and Waco ISD board Policy and Regulations.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, vision screening, hearing screening, and spinal screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Provide clinic procedural and medication administration training to campus staff that have been appointed by the principal to cover nursing duties when the nurse is away.
• Provide basic training to campus employees regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, Food Allergies, Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock, and emergency AED use.
• Comply with the District’s Medicaid Reimbursement Program by participating in the School Health and Related Service (SHARS) billing and by completing the Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS).
• Serve on the Peer Review Committee as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

Thermometer, scoliometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, 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.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473 and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics, at 254-745-2250. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Executive Director of Human Resources at 254-755-9473. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Section 504 Coordinator at 254-755-9473 or; P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Elesa Maimbourg , Human Resources Coordinator
• P.O. Box 27
• Waco, Texas 76703
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]