School Nurse

Job Description

Implement district school health programs and provide direct services to meet the needs of the students at their campus and staff under the supervision of the Director of School Health Services.

Nursing Services

• Provide direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by the student's physician.

• Administer medication to students according to board policy and physician orders.

• Implement mandatory screening programs and complete required reports.

• Contribute to and implement the individualized student health care plans.

• Collaborate with campus principals, school counselors, teachers, parents, food service, and others regarding the health needs of students with health conditions.

• Communicate with parents.

• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identifiable health needs.

• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.

• Educate faculty/staff as needed on health-related topics as directed by the Director of School Health Services.

• Train unlicensed staff on health-related tasks as directed by the School Health Services.

Clerical

• Maintain accurate student health records (immunizations, medications, state mandated screenings).

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and documents on all students.

Compliance

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Education Agency, and KIPP board policy.

• Maintain confidentiality.

Professional Development:

• Maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, vision and hearing screening.

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

Qualifications

• Completion/Graduation from accredited RN or LVN program

• Valid Texas license issued by the related Board of Nurse Examiners

• Must have a active RN or LVN license in Texas

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR /First Aid/Healthcare Provider)

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in keyboarding skills

• Ability to use personal computer and software to enter data and do word processing

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

• Minimum one-year experience in direct patient care in a hospital or a long care facility.

• Pediatric experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.