School Nurse

Job Overview Position Title:

School Nurse Purpose The School Nurse provides direct health services to students, promotes student health and wellness, and ensures compliance with state health requirements. The nurse responds to emergency health needs of staff when they occur on campus but is not responsible for ongoing staff health management. The nurse collaborates with families, faculty, and staff to support student health and safety, while maintaining accurate health records and implementing physician-directed care. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Health Services Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, medication administration, and emergency response. Respond to health-related emergencies for staff on campus (e.g., injuries, acute illness) and coordinate follow-up or EMS activation as appropriate. Monitor and manage acute and chronic health conditions among students. Serve as the primary health resource for students, parents, and faculty regarding student health needs. Health Records & Compliance Maintain accurate student health records in SNAP (or designated electronic system). Manage immunization compliance in accordance with Texas state law and school policy. Develop and update Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) for students with special health needs. Ensure confidentiality and proper retention of student health records per state and federal requirements. Health Information Distribution Prepare and distribute health cards, IHP summaries, and medication instructions to teachers, coaches, and trip sponsors as appropriate. Prepare and provide field trip and overnight trip health packets, including student emergency contact information, health plans, and medication logs. Document distribution of health information and maintain accountability records. Education & Training Provide training for faculty and staff on student-specific health needs (e.g., EpiPen use, diabetes management). Support staff education regarding communicable disease protocols and general wellness as directed by school policy. Participate in annual training and re-certification as required by school policy. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the Health & Safety Coordinator on health-related aspects of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Communicate with parents regarding student health conditions, medication needs, and illness/injury follow-up. Collaborate with Division Heads and faculty to ensure safe participation in school activities.

Boundaries / Exclusions

The School Nurse provides direct services for students and responds to emergencies only for staff while on campus. Ongoing or non-emergency staff health care is not within the scope of this role. The School Nurse does not assume responsibility for safety/security planning, drills, or external safety partnerships. Collaboration with Public Health is shared with the

Health & Safety Coordinator:

The School Nurse collaborates on clinical and compliance matters (e.g., immunizations, communicable disease protocols, reporting requirements). The Health & Safety Coordinator collaborates on emergency management and safety planning matters (e.g., outbreak response in the EOP, coordination with local authorities). Qualifications Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas. Experience in pediatric, community health, or school health nursing preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person