Registered Nurse

Southwest ISD; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD seeks an experienced School Nurse to develop and oversee comprehensive student health services. You will provide direct health care, health education, and preventive services while ensuring compliance with district and state regulations.

The role requires a Texas RN license, CPR certification, and expertise in school-based health programs, screenings, and health advocacy. You will coordinate with families, staff, and physicians to support student well-being.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas and CPR certification required.
• Strong nursing assessment and clinical skills; manage student health needs.
• Confidentiality and ethical practice required for student records.
• Effective communication with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct health services to students within school.
• Coordinate and implement school health program and health education.
• Maintain accurate student health records and immunization data.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid and stabilization.
• Collaborate with district health services and physicians as needed.
• Administer medications per district policy and monitor stock.
• Serve as health advocate and contributor to wellness initiatives.
• Monitor safety hazards and participate in relevant committees.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal communication

Health education

Confidentiality

Education

Registered Nurse – Texas license

CPR certification

Screening certifications (audiometric, vision, spinal)

Job description

• Position Type: Professional/ Licensed Registered Nurse
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Special Programs

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health services for the school. Responsible for providing direct health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Registered Nurse, with current Texas licensure.
• Current certification in CPR
• Certification in audiometric, vision, acanthosis, and spinal screening
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of nursing techniques/procedures, assessing illness/injury, ethical principles/codes of professional nursing practices, health education, wellness promotion and inventory control
• Maintain confidentiality

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of nursing practice

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Practices within the defined limits of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses' Association standards of nursing practice.
• Complies with the Texas Department of State Health Services regulations and with District policy.
• Performs screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and District Policy. Makes referrals as necessary.
• Serves as health advocate for students.
• Provides temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff members.
• Notifies parents of accident or illness and secures medical care for students in emergency cases if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached.
• Provides emergency care according to District policy and procedures.
• Serves as Health Liaison between school, physician, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and makes appropriate referrals, working with students, teachers, parents, family physicians and other community health providers as needed.
• Coordinates a system of administration and management of medications given at school.
• Administers medications according to District policy and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates immunization records.
• Maintains complete and accurate health records on each student.
• Maintains accurate and complete clinic records.
• Submits timely reports as requested by the Director of Health Services.
• Maintains adequate supplies in the health clinic.
• Reports potential health/safety hazards to the campus principal.
• Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, Crisis Team, child abuse situations, and school committees as required.
• Promotes wellness and provides information to facilitate healthy life styles among students and faculty.
• Provides health counseling and teaching on an individual basis.
• Contributes to the health education program as a resource person in both planning and teaching capacities, working with the principal and teachers.
• Maintains timely communication with the campus principal and the Director of Health Services regarding health-related matters.
• Maintains certification in CPR, Vision, Hearing, Acanthosis, and Spinal Screening.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities.
• Completes mandated Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) requirements to maintain licensure.
• The nurses shall keep well informed of the latest trends in health by attending meetings that contribute to professional growth.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and pulling
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)
• Environment: Occasional district-wide travel
• Mental Demands: Ability to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases