Nurse/RN (2023-2024) - Med Surg
Company: Keller Independent School District
Location: Keller
Posted on: September 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Nurse/RN (2023-2024)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 examples only, and is not a comprehensive
listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in
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
cross-functional work groups.
* Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District
expectations through personal leadership 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 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 the Director of Health Services 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 with
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.
* 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 campus
principal.
* Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Professional Growth and Development
* Participate in staff development activities to improve
job-related 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 Life
Support 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; compile, maintain, file, and secure all
physical and computerized reports, records, and other required
documents.
* Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned
staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned
with District goals and initiatives and current professional
research.
* 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
* Bachelor's 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 non-ambulatory students
Environment
* Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable
diseases; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
* Work to be completed on-site 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 to exclude other
duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of
difficulty.
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