PRIMARY PURPOSE:

            Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health of education and preventive health practices for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

          Education/Certification

                        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 Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing                                       screening

                        CPR Certification

          Special Knowledge/Skills

                        Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects

                        Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

                        Ability to implement policies and procedures

          Experience                        

                      Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

          1.  Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff                             according to district policy and procedures.

          2.  Serve as health advocate for students.

          3.  Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in                              emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).  

          4.  Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.                      Administer medications according    to district policy and procedures. 

          5.  Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas                       Educational Agency, and district policy.  Make referrals as necessary.

          6.  Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make                   changes based on findings.

          7.  Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health                education to individuals and groups.

          8.  Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

          9.  Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.

          10. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students,                       teachers, parents, and medical and  health care professionals as needed.

          11. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school                  committees.

          12. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

          13. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission                of principal.

          14. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding                       health services issued.

          15. Maintain confidentiality

          16. Review and evaluate immunization records.

          17. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district polity.

          18. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.

          19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required,                        including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.

          20. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

          21. 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.

          22. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

          23. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

          24. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.

          25. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

          26.  Perform other duties as assigned.