Nurse

Responsible for implementation of health programs, health counseling with students, parents,
and staff, provision of preventive health services, augmentation of health education programs,
and liaison with the school community.

Illustrative Duties

• Develops, implements, and monitors health care plans and emergency plans for designated
students.
• Participates in program planning to meet the needs of students with special health care
needs.
• Utilizes case management and the nursing process to manage the health care of students
with chronic illness.
• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid care, medication administration, and related
health services according to state laws.
• Provides preventive health care by: assessing the safety needs of students, conducting state
mandated screening programs, including referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and
using control measures for communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on
immunization compliance.

Position Requirements

Education:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• CPR/AED Certification

Experience:
• Minimum experience requirement - 12 months.
• The ability to implement emergency care including the ability to independently respond to an
emergency, perform CPR, administer emergency medications, and other lifesaving measures
within standard practice guidelines.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms, both internally and
externally.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, drive and/or be
mobile.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage.