SCHOOL NURSE 2026-2027

DISTRICT-WIDE; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District in Odessa, Texas seeks a School Nurse to strengthen the health status and learning of students. This exempt position reports to the Director of Nursing and Campus Principal and is part of Nursing Services with 187 days a year.

The RN will supervise LVN staff or aides, develop Individual Health Plans, and collaborate with families and school personnel to ensure wellness and safety. Salary ranges from $61,972 to $83,843 per year.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with academic preparation at the associate or baccalaureate level; BSN preferred.
• Current Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain certification as a State Screener in Vision, Hearing, Spinal and Risk Assessment of Type 2 Diabetes in Children.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program on assigned campus(es).
• Provide assessment and nursing care for all ill and injured students.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans (Individual Health Plan) with specific nursing interventions and outcomes.
• Utilize a district knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.
• Use a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice.
• Collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet health, developmental, and educational needs of students.
• Collaborate with community health resources to function as a school health liaison.
• Attend department, campus, and district professional development, ARDs, parent conferences, and committees as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care of school-age children

Communication skills

Flexibility

Evidence-based nursing practice

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Current Texas nursing license

CPR/AED certification

State Screener certification (Vision, Hearing, Spinal, Diabetes in Children)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCHOOL NURSE 2026-2027

Ector County Independent School District DISTRICT-WIDE - Odessa, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5632613
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: School Nurse Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Nursing and Campus Principal (s) Pay Grade: Administrative Professional Pg 3

Dept . /School: Nursing Services Days: 187

Supervises: School Health Aide or LVN as assigned

Primary Purpose : The registered professional school nurse ’s primary purpose is t o strengthen the educational process through the improvement of the health status and learning of students .

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Registered Nurse with academic preparation at the a ssociate or baccalaureate level, BSN preferred.

• Current Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners.

• Current certification in CPR/AED.

• Maintain certification as a State Screener in V ision, H earing, S pinal and Risk Assessment of Type 2 Diabetes in Children .

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Nursing care of the school - age child .

• Working knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

• Demonstrate a willingness to remain current with current evidence-based nursing practice s .

Experience:

• T wo years of supervised nurse practice preferably in pediatrics , commu nity , or public health pri or to entry into school nursing.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program on assigned school campus(es).

• Provide assessment and nursing care for all ill and injured students.

• Develop and implement nursing care plans (Individual Health Plan) with specific nursing interventions and outcomes.

• Utilize a district knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice.

• Use a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice.

• Contribute to the education of the student with special health needs by assessing the student, planning, and providing appropriate nursing care, and evaluating the identified outcomes of care.

• Use effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.

• Collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students.

• Collaborate with members of the community in the delivery of health and social services, and utilize knowledge of community health systems and resources to function as a school community liaison.

• Assist students, families , and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education.

• Contribute to school health through innovations in nursing practice and participation in research or research-related activities.

• Identify the nursing role, promote quality of care, pursue continue d professional development , and demonstrate professional conduct.

• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for school district professional staff personnel.

• Attend and participate in department, campus, and district professional development , staff meetings, ARDs, parent conferences , and committees as assigned.

• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Health Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise, monitor , and evaluate LVN or nurse assistant(s) as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Ability to lift 150 lbs. with assistance if needed .

• O ccasional prolonged or irregular hours.

• Occasional travel to other schools in the district.

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required .

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $61,972 to $83,843 Per Year

Contact Information

• Ali Hernandez , Director, Health Services
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