Sub School Nurse - RN (Cedar Hill)

Texas Leadership Charter Academy seeks a substitute School Nurse (RN) for Cedar Hill High School. This full-time position reports to the Campus Principal and is responsible for providing comprehensive health services to students and staff, including medical care, health education, and health program administration.

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.

Responsibilities

Nursing Services

• Provide medical care, minor or 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 cases 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 the TLPS health education curriculum and teach health education to individuals and groups
• Provide individual students with health counseling and instruction 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 as needed
• Assist with Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings, crisis team, and school committees
• Assess and report cases of suspected child abuse
• Initiate home health care for students with health problems with permission of district administration
• 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
• Abide by policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, Commission's Rules, and local charter policy in the health services area
• Inform the principal of potential health and safety hazards
• Abide by all TLPS policies and regulations

Supervision

• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and ensure training of clinic policies according to TLPS policy

Professional Development

• Keep current CPR, vision, and hearing screening certifications as well as health screening certification
• Provide role model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

Required Qualifications

• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Certified 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
• Capable of implementing policies and procedures
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree

Work Environment

• Work is 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, exempt position. Starting date is immediately. Application deadline is posted until filled.