Job Title: LVN or RN/Nurse Aide Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Reports to: District Nurse/Principal Revised: August 8, 2008
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Primary Purpose:
Assist school nurse by assuming routine record-keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of
Nurse Examiners
Certified by Texas Dept. of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
CPR certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Minimum Experience:
One year nursing experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Health Services
- Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by district school nurse.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
- Assist with or perform screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
- Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
Safety
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep nurse’s office clean and sanitary.
Clerical
- Record information on student health records.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records of all students.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
Compliance
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Dept. of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information.
- Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
Equipment Used:
- Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. |