School Nurse (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse to serve as the primary health resource for students, staff, and families across one to four campuses. In this role, you will deliver direct clinical care, administer medications and treatments per physician orders, manage chronic health conditions, and ensure compliance with state and federal health mandates. You will collaborate closely with educators, specialists, and administrators to support the health, safety, and academic success of all students. This position reports to the Director of School Health Services.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a fast-paced, multi-campus school environment serving Pre-K through 12th grade students within KIPP Texas Public Schools' network across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.

Responsibilities

Nursing Services

• Provide direct patient care for first aid, urgent, and emergent situations for students, staff, and visitors
• Administer daily and emergency medications to students according to board policy and physician orders
• Administer complex medical treatments per physician orders, including gastrostomy tube feedings, urinary catheterizations, tracheostomy care and suctioning, and ostomy care
• Implement and update Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs) and emergency care plans for students with chronic or complex health needs
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and collaborate with Special Education and 504 coordinators to support implementation of health-related services for students with IEPs
• Collaborate with principals, counselors, teachers, parents, food service staff, and physicians regarding student health needs during school hours
• Inform and train staff with need-to-know status about students with chronic health conditions; coordinate health training for faculty, staff, and unlicensed personnel as directed
• Conduct state-mandated screening programs (vision, hearing, scoliosis) and complete required documentation
• Collect and maintain current student immunization records in the student information systems
• Document all student illnesses, injuries, medications, treatments, and interactions in the student information system; compile and maintain all required physical and electronic health records
• Maintain student privacy and confidentiality at all times in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements

Registered Nurses Only

• Initiate and maintain care plans and emergency care plans for students with health needs
• Follow up with physicians to clarify orders for medications, procedures, and treatments required during school hours
• Attend ARD meetings as needed to interpret and communicate student health care needs to the team

Compliance and Records

• Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, Texas Board of Nursing, Texas Department of State Health Services regulations, Texas Education Agency guidelines, and district board policy
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student health information at all times

Professional Development

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and state-required screening certifications (vision, hearing, scoliosis)
• Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; participate in ongoing professional development as directed

Required Qualifications

• Completion and graduation from an accredited RN or LVN program
• Valid Texas license issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Active RN or LVN license in Texas
• Minimum one year of experience in direct patient care in a hospital or long-term care facility as a licensed RN or LVN

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience

Required Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking skills to triage students, staff, and visitors and respond in emergencies
• Experience providing care to patients with a history of seizures and providing rescue care post-seizure
• Knowledge and experience caring for patients with diabetes, administering insulin, and administering rescue medication
• Knowledge and experience caring for patients with gastrostomy tube feedings and care
• Knowledge and experience caring for patients with tracheostomy and suctioning
• Knowledge and experience with urinary catheterization
• Knowledge and experience following physician orders to administer medications by oral, sublingual, buccal, rectal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes
• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/First Aid/Healthcare Provider)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to enter data and perform word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday
• Ability to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region
• Able to walk, run, and bend
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to the central office or schools three days per week. Minimal travel may be required to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning, meetings, and other work-related activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies
• Paid family leave
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee-paid benefits available: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance