Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: School Nurse must implement comprehensive program of health services for assigned campus(es), provide health services to students, and promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Substitute teachers must also complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day's events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:


High School diploma


Valid registered nurse or vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners preferred


Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening preferred


CPR Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:


Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects


Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills


Ability to implement policies and procedures

Experience:


Medical experience, preferably in community health or school organization

Training:


Annual substitute training at the start of each school year.

SALARY / WORK DAYS: Substitute Teacher pay scale; work schedule dependent upon school nurse absences

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