Nurse

Location :  Emerson Elementary School

Department :  Emerson ES

Area : West

Contract Months : 10

Salary Range :  $63,000.00 – $89,500.00

Academic Year :  25-26

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for implementation of health programs, health counseling with students, parents, and staff, provision of preventive health services, augmentation of health education programs, and liaison with the school community.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Develops, implements, and monitors health care plans and emergency plans for designated students.
• Participates in program planning to meet the needs of students with special health care needs.
• Utilizes case management and the nursing process to manage the health care of students with chronic illness.
• Provides direct health care, emergency first aid care, medication administration, and related health services according to state laws and HISD policies and procedures.
• Provides preventive health care by : assessing the safety needs of students, conducting state mandated screening programs, including referral and follow-up; recognizing, reporting, and using control measures for communicable diseases; and monitoring and providing follow-up on immunization compliance.
• Provides students and families with health and medical resources and assists families with access to medical care.
• Conducts age-appropriate health programs and activities in collaboration with school staff.
• Counsels students and families on health conditions.
• Collaborates with community agencies and campus staff to implement a comprehensive school health program and the development of campus health program goals.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Experience

NOTE : HISD follows the Texas Board of Nursing recommendation that a newly licensed nurse not practice in an independent setting for a period of 12-18 months post-licensure

Other Requirements

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.