School Health RN: Student Wellness & Care Leader

Arlington Independent School District; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Independent School District seeks a licensed school nurse to implement district health services on the assigned campus and provide direct student care. You will develop IHPs/IPHs, monitor health protocols, and coordinate screenings while collaborating with staff and families to promote a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, leading health education, and serving as a health advocate for students with complex health needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification valid within the past 2 years.
• Vision, Hearing, Acanthosis Nigricans and Spinal Screening certifications within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care using assessment skills, IHPS, and health protocols.
• Assess student problems, communicate with parents, and coordinate referrals and follow-up.
• Notify parents of illness or injury and secure emergency medical care as needed.
• Develop and evaluate IHPs for medically fragile students for safe school integration.
• Serve as health advocate for students and maintain confidential health records.
• Administer medications per district policy.
• Lead mandatory screening programs and coordinate with staff.
• May conduct home visits to address health issues.
• Contribute to health education for students and staff and support campus communications on health.
• Collaborate with campus principal and staff to foster a healthy environment.
• Address health needs of general student population and those with identified conditions.
• Advise administration in crises and report suspected child abuse.
• Administer state law regarding screening, immunizations, and communicable diseases.
• Maintain health information confidentially and timely.
• Coordinate health and prevention activities with instructional program.
• Facilitate School-Based Telehealth visits with parent consent.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing assessment

School health protocols

Health counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Arlington Independent School District seeks a licensed school nurse to implement district health services on the assigned campus and provide direct student care. You will develop IHPs/IPHs, monitor health protocols, and coordinate screenings while collaborating with staff and families to promote a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, leading health education, and serving as a health advocate for students with complex health needs.