NurseRN 2025-2026

SUMMARY:

Implement District health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the
characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examplesonly and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions foundin this job description.

Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in crossfunctional work groups.
Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personalleadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Nursing Services

Provide direct care using professional assessment skills the nursing process individualized
healthcare plans (IHPs) and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Assess student problems communicate with parents regarding individual students and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel the family healthcare professionals and the community.
Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.

Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.
Serve as health advocate for students.
Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.

Instruction

Participate in development of campus health education curriculum educate faculty and staff as needed on healthrelated topics and provide health education to individuals and groups including contributing to campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues.

Consultation

Collaborate closely with campus principal and other staff and provide leadership to ensure ahealthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school populationand those students with identified health conditions.
Participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students withidentified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs). Work with District
personnel regarding implementation of IEP goals and services.
Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessmentand reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administration

Work with the Director of Health Services to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation ofcampus health program and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campuspolicies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
Supervise train and participate in evaluating LVNs with responsibility for assisting studentswith health needs.
Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required including clinicrecords and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization recordsmedication administration records individual student treatment records and IHPs.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health ruleState Board of Education rule and Board Policy. Comply with all District and campus routines and regulations.
Report potential health and safety hazards to campus principal.
Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Professional Growth and Development

Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing including certification for mandated screenings and Basic LifeSupport for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED).
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.
Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compilemaintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other requireddocuments.
Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that ProfessionalDevelopment activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professionalresearch.
Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written
directives.
Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing
Current automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates
Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

Two 2 years successful nursing experience outside of an independent living environment
Community health experience (preferred)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
Ability to provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills the nursing process and established school health protocols
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Tools/Equipment Used

Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment
Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture

Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

Lifting

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting 45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting nonambulatory students

Environment

Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
Work to be completed onsite from assigned school or building; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
No remote work

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours

*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee January 14 2013.

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of
employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.