School Nurse - Wagner HS
School Nurse - Wagner HS
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
School Nurse
Department
Campus Based
Reports To
Campus Principal
Compensation
Teacher Pay Scale
Days
187
Revised: 03/19/2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The School Nurse administers and coordinates the health services program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Valid Texas Drivers License a good driving record and proof of insurance on vehicles used to travel to district
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate and to maintain effective working relationships with all athletic staff administrators other personnel and the general public
- Excellent customer service skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
- Conducts school health services vision hearing and other such screenings as may be required
- Dispenses prescribed medication with doctors orders and parent permission
- Monitors immunization requirements
- Provides emergency care in the event of illness or accident
- Maintains uptodate cumulative health records on all students
- Reports to parents school personnel physicians clinics and other agencies on school medical matters
- Prepares and submits reports to the Superintendent/designee and State Board of Health
- Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program
- Assists the teachers in adapting the school program to meet the needs of individual students by communicating with the Special Education Department
- Serves as a team member and provides for all children as needed
- Serves as a liaison between the school and community health and welfare agencies and the medical profession
- Counsels with students and parents to secure needed medical dental or other treatment
- Participates in staff development as required by campus administrator
- Attends local state and/or national professional conferences or workshops
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however the supervision of students is required.
Equipment Used:
- Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multiline telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position.
- Communication equipment radio communication equipment cellular telephone
- Video monitoring equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling.
- Occasional: Lifting moderate 1544 pounds; carrying moderate 1544 pounds
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.) work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces work alone work prolonged or irregular hours.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
