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Alief Independent School District

2024-2025 School Nurse @ Miller Intermediate - School RN

Alief Independent School District, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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2024-2025 School Nurse @ Miller Intermediate Primary Purpose: Function as health provider and manager in the school setting.

Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited professional nursing education program

Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing education program, preferred

Valid registered nurse license from the State of Texas Board of Nursing

Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR/AED

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience with the techniques of data collection for an analysis of health needs for students who are medically fragile

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Knowledge of basic first aid

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in community health, ambulatory care, school health, or other related fields

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans and services for children with disabilities, specifically students who are medically fragile as well as students who have health conditions that interfere with learning including medication administration and monitoring

Implement Individualized Healthcare Plans and ARD/IEPs during transportation as required for students with disabilities

Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed

Identify, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate student health concerns, including physical and mental health needs and injuries

Conduct health assessments including screenings for health factors impacting student education including mandated screenings such as vision, health, scoliosis, and acanthosis

Provide acuity assessments for students with disabilities to determine recommendations for ARD/IEP/health plans

Maintain, evaluate, and interpret cumulative health data, including IEP related documents, to accommodate individual needs of students

Coordinate, compile, and submit documentation required for local, states, and federal compliance reporting

Utilize equipment and technology for the delivery of healthcare services including nursing diagnosis and treatment, documentation, presentation materials, organization, and management

Participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of current laws, trends, and best practices related to supplemental nursing and school health services

Provide First Aid/CPR/AED as needed

Assist in formation of health policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the school district

Provide chronic disease management and education, including ventilator care, gastrostomy feedings, tracheostomy care, catheterizations, etc., and provide student-specific training to designated personnel as needed and update training on a regular basis

Assist special education teacher with IEP implementation of special education students as needed

Attend ARD/IEP meetings as needed

Maintain current clinical skills and competence

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Maintain confidentiality

Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief

Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Evaluation Performance Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Nursing Personnel.

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: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 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

Pay Grade Pay Grade P1N Minimum $62,995/BA, $63,495/MA, $63,995/PHD (Based on previous experience) 190 Days 2023- Salary Schedule 2024-2025 Salary Schedule is pending school board approval

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