The primary purpose of the campus nurse is to implement the district school health program and provide direct services to meet the needs of students under the clinical supervision of the Health Services Coordinator or School Nurse (RN).. Healthcare Provider CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or willing to obtain. Authorize exclusion and re-admittance of students with contagious diseases using guidelines as outlined by LISD Policy and the Texas Department of State Health Services Communicable Disease Chart.. ned limits of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice of a RN or LVN.. Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 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
Assist the Health Services Director in implementing a comprehensive program of health services.. Reports potential health and safety hazards to principal and Health Services Director.. Communicates regularly with principal and Health Services Director regarding health services issues.. Directs the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and/or LVN's; assist assigned nurse aide(s) and/or LVN(s) when the health needs of students demand a case-management approach.. Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, health screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, student medical equipment, personal computer, scanner, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment applicable to the position.