QUALIFICATIONS
• At least two years nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• 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 (obtain within 60 days)
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
• Strong communication and organizational skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide high-quality nursing care for students and faculty during the school day.
• Notify parents and secure medical care for students in emergency cases.
• Administer medications following applicable policy and procedures.
• Perform screening procedures as required by health authorities and district policy.
• Make necessary referrals and communicate regularly with the principal and dean of students.
• Offer health information and conduct in-service programs for students, parents, and faculty.
• Manage school health records in compliance with Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department (TCCB-ED) requirements.
• Act as a liaison between home, school, community health agencies, and the private medical sector.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, staff, and families to address health and safety needs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of school health policies.
• Support student health curriculum with the physical education department.
• Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and documents, including clinic records.
• Requisition supplies and equipment for the clinic inventory.
• Report potential health and safety hazards promptly to the principal, facilities manager or dean of students.
• Working knowledge of school policies as they are articulated in the school's Handbooks
• Knowledgeable and supportive in word and action of the school's mission, vision and educational philosophy
• Implement mission of the school through witness
• Represent the school in a positive way on and off the school campus
