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2025-2026 School Nurse - RN (Cedar Hill)
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What they do
A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
$47,858 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
2025-2026 School Nurse
•RN (Cedar Hill)
Texas Leadership
CH HIGH SCHOOL
•Cedar Hill, Texas This job is also posted in Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium, Texas Charter School Association, and Texas Leadership
Job Details
Job ID:
5913118
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
TLCA
•TEXAS
LEADERSHIP CHARTER ACADEMY
Job Title:
School Nurse (RN)
Department:
Academics Reports To:
Campus Principal FLSA Status:
Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
Ensure complete health services program for the Texas Leadership Public School (TLPS) campus(s) to which the position is assigned. Provide students, and staff as needed, with health services and incorporate students into health education programs. Teach preventive health practices to both students and staff. Oversee any licensed vocational school nurses as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. This employee may be required to work with at-risk students.
Nursing Services
Provide medical care, minor or emergency, to students and staff according to charter policy.
Act as health mentor for students and staff.
Contact parents or guardian in cases of accident or illness. Obtain outside medical care in emergency cases when parents or guardian cannot be reached.
Implement plan to ensure student medications are administered properly. Ensure plan is in compliance with charter policy and procedures as well as any governing federal or state laws.
Issue health screening for staff and students as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency and charter policy. Make referrals as necessary.
Plan and implement an ongoing evaluation of charter health program and make adaptations based on the results.
Instruction
Assist in drafting of TLPS health education curriculum and teach health education to individuals and groups.
Ensure individual students receive health counseling and instruction, as needed.
Consultation
Work as health partner between your assigned school, physicians, parents, and the community.
Assess and refer student problems with the assistance of students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals, as needed.
Assist with Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
Assess and report cases of suspected child abuse.
Initiate home health care for students with health problems with permission of the district administration.
Keep ongoing communication with principal, campus director and, as needed, district administration.
Participate in the School Health Advisory Council.
Administration
Manage and assess immunization records.
Ensure correct program administration by following program charter procedures.
Gather, manage and file all reports and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
Maintain clinic inventory as needed by requisition of supplies and equipment.
Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, Texas Department of Health rule that apply to charter schools, Commission's Rules that apply to charter schools and local charter policy in health services area.
Inform principal of potential health and safety hazards.
Abide by all TLPS policies and regulations.
Professional Development
Keep current CPR, vision, and hearing screening as well as health screening certification.
Provide role model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee licensed vocational nurses and ensure training of clinic policies according to TLPS policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Specific Qualifications:
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
Ability to evaluate students to identify health defects to include scoliosis and acanthosis (AN).
General Qualifications:
Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Capable of implementing policies and procedures.
Physical Demands /
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a traditional office setting
Must maintain control in stressful situations
Some travel may be required
Extended hours may be required
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$52,000 to $62,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Associate degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required