Primary Purpose:

Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus.  Provide health services to students.  Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• CPR Certification
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached.)
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs. Make referrals as necessary.