2026-27 Licensed Vocational Nurse

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program: implementation maintenance evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma required

Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

CPR clinical nursing skills (i.e. catheterization G-tube feedings ostomies); computer skills preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills

General clerical duties and file maintenance skills

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Experience:

Three (3) years experience in school or community health home health clinical/hospital which includes working with children and/or adolescents required

Days: 192

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $19.50

Midpoint: $23.35

Maximum: $27.20

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)

1. Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.

1. Provide basic first aid as per protocols.

1. Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.

1. Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments/feedings.

1. Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.

1. Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.

1. Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.

1. Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes/supplies.

1. Maintain office and health equipment.

1. Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours CEUs required every two years for license renewal).

1. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

1. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer scale sphygmomanometer stethoscope impedance machine nebulizer suction machine audiometer Gastrostomy tubes wheel chairs

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Work with multiple tasks at the same time

Prioritize work to meet deadlines

Work with frequent interruptions

Maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Lift and/or carry students up to 45 lbs.

Lift and/or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance

High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases.

Administers CPR if necessary until help arrives.

Required Experience:

IC