School Campus Registered Nurse (RN)

Young World Physical Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (TEA)

Job summary

NYOS Charter School is seeking a School Nurse (RN) to support students on the campus in Austin, Texas. The nurse will work with minimal supervision, maintain professional conduct, and coordinate health services for students.

Qualifications include Texas RN license, CPR certification, two years of school nursing experience, and vision/hearing screening certification. The role reports to the Director of Business Services and involves collaboration with staff, parents, and physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
• Current Texas RN license to practice professional nursing.
• Certified to conduct vision and hearing screening by the Texas Department of Health.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Two years of nursing experience in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of health appraisals to identify student health needs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills and established school health protocols.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care in emergencies when needed.
• Coordinate administration of medications to students in school according to state law and district policy.
• Establish and implement procedures for mandatory screening programs and refer as necessary.
• Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill or injured students.
• Conduct screening activities including height/weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis, and scalp exams.
• Develop and coordinate ongoing evaluation of campus health program and make improvements.
• Educate faculty and staff on health-related topics.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Participate in committees and communicate health issues with school staff.
• Review immunization records and maintain health files and clinic records.

Job description

School Campus Registered Nurse (RN)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889565

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NYOS Charter School

Job Title: School Nurse

Reports to: Director of Business Services

Service days: 190

About NYOS NYOS, an acronym for “Not Your Ordinary School”, is an open-enrollment PK-12 public charter school with over 1400 students, located in North Austin. At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Primary Role: NYOS is searching for a School Nurse (RN) to support students on our campus. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable working under minimal supervision and remains calm and organized. Candidates should possess accountability and strong work ethic and be a model of professional, ethical, and responsible behavior for our students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license (RN) to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• Current CPR/AED Certification
• Two years of nursing experience in a school or similar setting
• Knowledge of health appraisals to identify student health needs
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Serve as a 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 state law and district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.
• Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students.
• Conduct screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord (scoliosis) and scalp.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees as required.
• Communicate regularly with the Principal, school Director of Operations, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.
• Review, evaluate, and maintain immunization records.
• 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 the principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Serve as staff liaison for the Student Health Advisory Committee. Recruit members. Plan and facilitate meetings 3x per year.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible.
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignments.
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook.
• Travel between campuses as required for completion of job duties.
• Follow standardized practices and procedures.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Assume exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Compensation and Benefits:

• NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457b investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 8 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development
• Essential Functions Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.
• (Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$54,106 to $64,050 Per Year

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Classified Professional