Nurse - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a School Nurse to manage and implement the district's health program, delivering preventive care, health education, and a healthful school environment. The nurse will provide direct care to students, coordinate medications, and serve as a health liaison among students, families, and staff.

The role includes developing health plans, supervising health clinic staff, and ensuring compliance with immunization and health policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid Texas RN license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing.
• Must be CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for students using professional assessment and district health protocols.
• Serve as health advocate for students and coordinate care with families.
• Notify parents of illness and secure medical care in emergencies per policy.
• Administer medications to students per district policy.
• Establish and manage health screening programs and referrals as needed.
• Develop and coordinate evaluation of campus health programs and implement changes.
• Participate in health education for students and staff.

Skills

Texas RN license

CPR certified

Nursing education

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description: Nurse

Qualifications / Skills

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing.
• Must be CPR certified.

Job Title: Nurse

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Professional

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 195

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 103

Contract: Probationary/Term

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Responsible for the implementation and management of the school health program which is designed to serve each learner through the delivery of preventive care, provision of health education and the promotion of a healthful school environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Nursing Services:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols to all students according to district policy.
• 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.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Develop a health management plan and provide clinical case management for students who are medically fragile and/or have specialized health care needs.

Consultation:

• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community.
• Serve as a primary member of the school crisis intervention team and provide health counseling for students, parents and staff.
• 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 Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
• Collaborate with other professionals 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 as necessary with permission of principal.
• 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. Promote a healthful and safe environment by comprehensive management of the district/state immunization and communicable disease programs.
• Provide support and appropriate supervision to assigned LVN(s) and nurse assistant(s). Determine and provide the training and monitoring of all unlicensed school personnel providing direct health care services to students.
• 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, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Support the district mission by participating in campus improvement planning, school-based activities and district staff development and provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of campus health program goals.
• Implement health screening programs according to district and state guidelines and establish and maintain a reporting and recording system which utilizes current technology in health data collection.

Professional Development:

• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening and as a health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, computer, and copier.

Working Conditions: Regular in-person interaction with the public.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.

Environmental Demands: Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.