About this role
Alpine ISD is seeking a qualified Nurse Aide to support student health services. Depending on qualifications and licensure, the district may also consider applicants for the role of District Nurse. Candidates who are licensed RNs are encouraged to apply. Primary Purpose:
• Implement district health services program to best meets the needs of the student population on the assigned campus.
• Provide health services to students.
• Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.
Education/Certification:
• Preferred LVN or RN
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects 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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
• Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.
• Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs.
• May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.
Administration:
• Work with administration to develop and implement a future Health Science Program.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate and confidential student health records such as immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.