CGE - Nurse LVN (1) in Livingston

Provide direct health services to students and staff as delegated by RN Supervisor or Nursing Coordinator; promote preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing education program
• Valid LVN license to practice vocational nursing in the state of Texas
• Current CPR certification
• Certification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening
• Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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:

• Two years nursing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures
• 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)
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures
• Perform screening procedures as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and district policy; make appropriate referrals as necessary
• Participate in the promotion of preventive health practices as directed by RN Supervisor or Coordinator
• Provide health counseling and instruction on an individual basis
• Serve as health liaison between school physicians, parents, and community
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and the medical and health care community as needed
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, child abuse situations, and school committees
• Make home visits concerning health problems as necessary with permission of principal
• Communicate regularly with principal and lead nurse regarding health services issues
• Review, evaluate and update immunization records on an ongoing basis
• Maintain AED equipment at campus/building
• Document nursing interventions using accepted abbreviations and following district protocol for appropriate record keeping
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the state and the district
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the area of health services
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal
• Maintain current certifications in CPR, vision and hearing screening and spinal screening
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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: 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 nonambulatory students
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress