Serve as a liason between school personnel, the family, healthcare professional and the community.. 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.. Valid registered nurse license (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) from the Texas Board of Nursing.. Equipment used; standard medical equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals. 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, and assisting non-ambulatory students
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs and develop Individual Health Plans (IHPs).. Advise campus administration in crisis or emergency situations and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.. Supervise, train, and participate in evaluating LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel who have 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.. 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
Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in school nursing and/or community health nursing. Participate in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEP) in regards to health services as needed. Review, enter and update immunization records according to state requirements. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal and Director of Health Services
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