Registered Nurse

Temple ISD; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple ISD seeks an experienced school nurse to deliver direct health services on campus, develop and monitor individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and ensure safe student care. You will liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and school staff to promote health and safety within the district.

The role includes ARD participation, staff training, and adherence to district policies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for fostering a healthy school environment.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in TX or NLC.
• AED and CPR certificates current.
• Two years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care using nursing process and IHPs; follow school health protocols.
• Assess student problems; refer and follow up; liaise with family and healthcare professionals.
• Notify parents of illness or accident; secure emergency care when needed.
• Develop and implement IHPs for medically fragile students; evaluate outcomes.
• Serve as health advocate for students and ensure med administration per policy.
• Carry out mandatory screenings and, if needed, home visits to support student health.
• Educate staff on health topics; contribute to campus health communications.
• Collaborate with campus principal and staff to ensure a healthy school environment; participate in ARD meetings.
• Supervise LVNs and staff; coordinate training for unlicensed diabetes care assistants.
• Compile and maintain clinic and student health records; manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Health assessment knowledge

Policy implementation

First aid

Keyboarding & records

Reports & correspondence

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN license TX or NLC

Graduate from accredited nursing program

AED & CPR certificates

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 2 years nursing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Nursing Services

1. Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
2. Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
3. Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
4. Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.
5. Serve as health advocate for students.
6. Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
7. Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
8. May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.

Instruction

1. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics, and provide health education to individuals and groups including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues.

Consultation

1. Collaborate closely with campus principal and other staff and provide leadership to ensure a healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
2. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs). Work with district personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
3. Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administration

1. Work with health services coordinator to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
2. Supervise, train, and participate in evaluating LVNs and other staff with responsibility for assisting students with health needs to who the school nurse has delegated tasks.
3. Coordinate and deliver training for school employees acting as unlicensed diabetes care assistants evaluating unlicensed diabetes care assistants.
4. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
5. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
6. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
7. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
8. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Professional Development

1. Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing including certification for mandated screenings and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED).

Leadership Qualities

1. Commitment to Excellence by embracing a shared vision for the campus, utilizing innovative approaches to that align to the school vision, and influences others to achieve campus and district goals.
2. Connect with All by building trust among peers, collaborates in a way that values varying perspectives, and communicates clearly with campus peers and administrators.
3. Invest in Growth by pursuing opportunities to learn, empowers teammates to grow and develop, and embraces reflective practices to encourage growth toward goal attainment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

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 (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress