School Nurse - for 26-27 School Year

School Nurse - for 26-27 School Year

Position Overview:
The School Nurse will work closely with students, families, teachers, and other support staff to provide high-quality healthcare services. This includes conducting health screenings, administering medications, managing chronic conditions, providing first aid, and promoting and managing health education and wellness programs.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification

Required: Certified Registered Nurse or LVN with the State of Texas
Preferred: Bachelors or better in Nursing or a related field
Experience: 2 years experience preferred

Richards ISD pays $300 toward health insurance

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborates closely with the campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service staff, and other staff to provide leadership and ensure a healthy school environment.
Assists in meeting the health needs of the general school population and those students identified with specific health conditions;
Provides direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans and established school health policies, procedures, and protocols;
Initiates and maintains accurate student health records, immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment plans, and individualized healthcare plan utilizing confidential methods;
Establishes effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs and submitting required reports;
Communicates with parents regarding individual students and serves as a liaison between school personnel, the family, health care professionals, and the community, to ensure appropriate referral and follow up for student health needs;
Contributes to the campus communications to parents and the local community regarding health issues;
Attends Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs, and develops the IHP;
Collaborates with district personnel, including school psychologist/special education diagnostician regarding implementation of health-related Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and services;
Educates faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics;
Develops and recommends campus policies and procedures to promote the health and wellness of students and staff;
Provides consultation to campus administration in crisis/emergencies;
Participates in staff development as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act to maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge including but not limited to: Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED), certification in mandated screenings, and continuing education as required by the Texas Board of Nursing; and

8/01/2026

Based on experience