Lockhart ISD
The Lockhart ISD Mission
The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.
Lockhart's Leaders
Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:
Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student populations on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students under the clinical supervision of the health services coordinator of the school nurse (RN). Promote health and safety education for students and preventative health practices for students.
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Experience:
One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Nursing Services:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.
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 (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 non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013, revised November 2023)
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.
Lockhart's Leaders
Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:
- Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
- Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
- Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results
Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student populations on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students under the clinical supervision of the health services coordinator of the school nurse (RN). Promote health and safety education for students and preventative health practices for students.
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Experience:
One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties :
Nursing Services:
- Provide direct care to students using school health protocols and procedures and individualized health plans (IHPs) established by the RN supervisor and/or medical advisor.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district protocol and procedures.
- Carry out mandatory screening programs, collect data, make necessary referrals and complete required reports as directed.
- Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, nutrition services, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN.
- Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse (RN).
- Maintain current certifications in CPD, use of the AED, and state mandated screenings.
- Use universal precautions procedures when providing injury care and cleaning all body spills.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs if the RN is unable and collaborate with appropriate staff and RN regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
- Educate and/or distribute information to faculty or staff on health related topics as needed and as directed by the RN.
- Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the RN.
- Communicate regularly with the Health Services Coordinator/Director and/or School Nurse (RN) regarding communicable diseases, specific student health needs/concerns, campus and department issues, health and safety hazards, and all non-routine matters.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area and Health Services departmental protocols/guidelines/regulations. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.
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 (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 non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013, revised November 2023)
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.