San Antonio Prep Looking for School Nurse (2023-24 SY) at San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area Full Time

Qualifications

• Completion/Graduation from accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program
• Valid Texas license issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR /First Aid/Healthcare Provider)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to enter data and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Experience

• One year experience in health-related position required
• One year experiences with school-age children preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care utilizing school health protocols and care plans established by students physician.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures.
• Implement mandatory screening programs and complete required reports.
• Contribute to and implement the individualized student health care plans.
• Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general population and those students with identified health conditions.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by district protocols.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings of students with identifiable health needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Educate faculty or staff as needed on health related topics as directed by the school Wellness Manager or RN supervisor.
• Provide guidance to unlicensed assistive personnel or other school staff on health related tasks as directed by the Wellness Manager or RN supervisor.
• Maintain accurate student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, vision and hearing screening.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Culture

We are looking for the following people to be a part of the SA Prep family. Champions that know the educational experiences of black and brown students and want to be a part of the change. Champions that love working in low-income minority communities. Champions that have demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and want to be held accountable for them. Champions that have a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly. Champions that work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Champions that thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change. Champions that seek and respond well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Champions that work through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes. Champions that believe that all students can learn and achieve at high levels.