School Nurse

Valor Education; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Education in Austin, TX is seeking a School Nurse to oversee student health services, ensure compliance with health protocols, and provide care and first aid as needed. The role includes coordinating screenings, maintaining immunization records, and supporting staff with health procedures.

Ideal candidates hold CNA/LVN certification (RN preferred) and have a passion for working with children in a school environment. Join a collaborative team committed to educating the whole person.

Qualifications

• Must be CNA or LVN certified; RN preferred.
• Interest in school health and working with children.
• Knowledge of state health guidelines and immunization records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school compliance with health-related protocols and guidelines.
• Assess health needs of students and provide care and first-aid.
• Coordinate and record screening processes.
• Assist in development of health-related 504 plans.
• Provide medical orientation and procedures to staff.
• Maintain protocols regarding blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials.
• Maintain immunization documentation and student medical records.
• Communicate with parents regarding health matters.
• Develop and maintain health procedures per state guidelines.

Skills

CNA/LVN certification

RN preferred

Desire to work with children

Education

CNA/LVN license or equivalent

Job description

School Nurse

Join a growing organization that values and supports its staff as we together work to educate the whole person.

Job Description

TheSchool Nurse is responsible forthe following:

• Ensures school compliance with all health-related protocols and guidelines
• Assesses health needs of students at school and provides care and first-aid to students as needed
• Coordinates and records all required screening processes
• Assists in the development of health-related 504 plans as needed
• Provides medical-related orientation and procedures to school staff as needed
• Maintains protocols regarding blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
• Maintains and updates all immunization documentation and other student medical records
• Communicates in a timely, professional, and effective manner with parents regarding all health matters
• Develops and maintains all health related procedures for school in compliance with state guidelines

Key skills and attributes for the Nurse include:

• Certification as a CNA or LVN required; RN is preferred
• Desiretowork with childrenin a school environment