Primary Purpose

Support student success by focusing on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and policies, procedures, and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting (BON, 15.28, TAC 217.11).

Qualifications 

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Valid LVN license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, minimum LVN
• Certified by the Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening 
• CPR certification 

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Current practical working knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques relevant to children
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise student safety through the school day, including transportation of student
• Ability to work independently to implement district policies and procedures
• Ability to learn and use computer and willingness to learn and use software applications
• Willingness to attend workshops to acquire new skills

Experience

• School nursing experience preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required                

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performing comprehensive nursing practices on students with disabilities.
2. Using clinical reasoning based on established evidence-based practice outcomes and research for decision making and comprehensive care.
3. Synthesizing comprehensive data to identify problems, formulate goals and outcomes, and develop nursing plans of care of students with disabilities.
4. Providing safe, compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to patients, families, populations, and communities through a broad array of health care services.
5. Evaluating, reporting and documenting patient outcomes and responses to interventions and determines if interventions were effective and any modifications are necessary.
6. Administering medications and treatments according to school district policies and the Nursing scope of practice (BON, 15.28, TAC 217.11) with supervision.
7. Reporting any concerns related to child abuse (physical or mental) to administrators, law enforcement, and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
8. Participating in the educational process in determining health care needs and services in the school setting in the ARD Special Education processes.
9. Conducting annual vision, hearing, height, weight, Acanthosis Nigricans, and spinal screening of students with disabilities designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), including referrals as needed.
10. Providing resource and referral information for community agencies and services to students and faculty and staff.
11. Conferring with students, parents, and faculty/staff concerning health needs of individual students.
12. Counseling with school personnel regarding individual health concerns.
13. Enforcing and monitoring immunization status of students according to TDSHS requirements.
14. Implementing and enforcing school district communicable disease policies.
15. Reporting communicable disease cases as required by TDSHS.
16. Assessing the severity of injuries and taking appropriate action.
17. Performing first aid procedures effectively and efficiently.
18. Anticipating changes in patient conditions and responding accordingly to include emergent care.
19. Submitting school district accident reports when necessary.
20. Reviewing, recommending, and obtaining resource materials for students and faculty/staff.
21. Planning and implementing health/wellness activities.
22. Teaching health related topics in the classroom, specific to student’s needs as requested.
23. Conducting emergency preparedness training in the event of a medical emergency.
24. Conducting health awareness training to educate staff for safe school practices.
25. Develops and implements teaching plans to address health promotion.
26. Responsible for health and safety during transport times for students with disabilities.
27. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
28. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
29. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
30. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
31. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
32. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
33. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
34. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
35. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
36. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

Working Conditions   

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending; moving medical equipment and other clinic materials     

Days in Contract: 187

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional 7