School Nurse LVN (Midland)

Texas Leadership Charter Academy seeks a School Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive health services for the Midland, Texas campus. This full-time position reports to the Campus Principal and is responsible for delivering medical care to students and staff, managing health education programs, overseeing immunization records, and coordinating with parents, physicians, and community health professionals.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a traditional office setting within a public charter school environment. The role may require extended hours and some travel. You will work with students of varying health needs, including at-risk students, and coordinate care across one or more school campuses.

Responsibilities

Nursing Services

• Provide medical care, both minor and emergency, to students and staff according to charter policy
• Act as a health mentor for students and staff
• Contact parents or guardians in cases of accident or illness; obtain outside medical care in emergency situations when parents or guardians cannot be reached
• Implement and oversee a plan to ensure student medications are administered properly in compliance with charter policy, procedures, and applicable federal and state laws
• Issue health screenings for staff and students as required by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, and charter policy; make referrals as necessary
• Plan and implement ongoing evaluation of the charter health program and adapt based on results

Instruction

• Assist in drafting health education curriculum and teach health education to individuals and groups
• Provide individual health counseling and instruction to students as needed

Consultation

• Serve as a health partner between the school, physicians, parents, and the community
• Assess and refer student problems with assistance from students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings, crisis team activities, and school committees
• Assess and report suspected cases of child abuse
• Initiate home health care for students with health problems with district administration approval
• Maintain ongoing communication with the principal, campus director, and district administration as needed
• Participate in the School Health Advisory Council

Administration

• Manage and assess immunization records
• Ensure correct program administration by following charter procedures
• Gather, manage, and file all required reports and documents, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students
• Maintain clinic inventory through requisition of supplies and equipment
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, Commission's Rules, and local charter policy
• Inform the principal of potential health and safety hazards
• Abide by all Texas Leadership Public School policies and regulations

Professional Development

• Maintain current CPR certification, vision and hearing screening certification, and health screening certification
• Provide professional, ethical, and responsible role model behavior

Required Qualifications

• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing
• Certification by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening
• CPR certification
• Ability to evaluate students to identify health defects including scoliosis and acanthosis nigricans
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Capability to implement policies and procedures
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work performed in a traditional office setting
• Must maintain control in stressful situations
• Some travel may be required
• Extended hours may be required

Position Type

Full-time, non-exempt position. Starting date is immediately available. Applications accepted until position is filled.