Licensed Vocational Nurse-LVN

Primary Purpose :

Assists the Health Services Director in implementing a comprehensive program of health services. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High School diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency)

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program

Valid Texas Vocational Nurse License

CPR / AED certified

Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening (or within 6 months of employment)

Certified through UTPA Border Health Office to conduct type II diabetes screenings (or within 6 months of employment)

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Required Experience

One (1) year of pediatric health or community health experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required)

Professionalism

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Organization Management :

The campus nurse manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following :

Organization Improvement

The campus nurse promotes efforts to improve the school or organization through activities such as the following :

Communication and Community Relations

The campus nurse promotes a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following :

Personnel Relations / Management

The campus nurse manages personnel effectively through activities such as the following :

Professional Growth and Development

The campus nurse participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following :

Qualities of Effective Campus Nurse

The campus nurse exhibits qualities such as the following :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Equipment :

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, health screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, student medical equipment, personal computer, copier, fax, scanner, telephone, and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.