QUALIFICATIONS:
- Texas Registered Nurse license required; Bachelors degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university preferred; Associates degree accepted with appropriate pediatric work experience.
- Applicant must possess the appropriate licensure and credentials as defined by the State of Texas.
- A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to speak read and understand the English language.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Substitutes are employed on an atwill basis and are not considered contractual employees.
SALARY:
$110.00/day
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide emergency care for the ill or injured using first aid procedures and obtaining necessary assistance in cases of serious trauma and/or illness.
- Provide daily care of students with medical problems in the school setting by carrying out or assisting with special procedures.
- Provide referrals and followup for identified health problems as necessary to attain optimum health for each student.
- Maintain accurate and complete health records on each student including immunization records health history screening results referral and followup information.
- Adhere to the Texas immunization law securing records on each student and to update as necessary on electronic medical records.
- Control communicable diseases (excluding and readmission); notifying the health department of all reportable diseases.
- Dispense medication according to state law and district policy.
- Promote health education in the clinic in the classroom and with the teacher by providing support and resources to meet the curriculum needs.
- Provide health counseling for students with health problems cooperating with principals teachers counselors family physicians and other agencies.
- Actively support the philosophy of the school district and the total school program.
- Communicate effectively with the principal in interpreting and implementing policies laws and procedures of the health services program.
- To perform other duties and functions as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment.
INQUIRIES:
Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
281.897.4015