School Nurse Miller Intermediate

Alief Independent School District

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

School Nurse @ Miller Intermediate

(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at Purpose:

Implement district health services program to best meet 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree or nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Valid registered nurse (RN) or advance practice RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/AED
If not already complete must agree to complete BSN within three years

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
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

Experience:

Three (3) years of nursing experience in pediatrics outpatient clinics or school health clinics preferred

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.
May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.

Instruction

Participate in development of campus health education curriculum educate faculty and staff as needed on health related 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 a healthy school environment. Work to meet the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
Participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identified 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 assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Administration

Work with health services coordinator to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. Develop and recommend campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff.
Supervise train and participate in evaluating LVNs unlicensed diabetes care assistants other unlicensed assistive personnel or other school personnel who have responsibility for assisting students with health needs.
Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required including clinic records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records medication administration records individual student treatment records and IHPs.
Maintain and document student procedures/medications etc. that are required for District SHARS reimbursement and submits forms to designated personnel.
Administer aide as needed for staff members and work with Risk Management as needed for Workers Compensation involving employee injuries.
Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health rule State Board of Education rule and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

Professional Development

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 Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED).

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of licensed vocational nurse (LVN) and assigned health clinic aide(s).

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Nursing Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Frequent standing sitting kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

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Calendar Days: 190

Pay Grade: P1N

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $65128(Based onpreviousexperience)

Salaries aredeterminedby the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salaryis based on 190 workingless than190 days the salary will be less.

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School Nurse @ Miller Intermediate(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at Purpose:Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety educati...