Registered Nurse
Reports to:   Health Services Director / Principal	Department:   Health Services	Pay Grade: Teacher	Funding Source: Local

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Certification:    

A registered professional nurse (RN) with academic preparation at the diploma,

associate degree or baccalaureate level, current Texas license issued by Board of Nurse Examiners.

Must have a car, driver’s license, and liability insurance.

 

Experience:       

Must have two years’ experience

 

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.   

Positive Engagement Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table	Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
Student-centered Excellence Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff	Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
Joint Empowerment Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action	Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
Adaptive Innovation Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers	Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

 

Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.  

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

 

• Provides appraisals and assessment services of health and medical needs to students to determine appropriate referrals for medical/physical services. 
• Establish and maintain current and accurate records including health records, medical services, home visitations, and parent conferences, referrals, etc.
• Supervise and train staff on special procedure.
• Follow-up on medical problems and defects.
• Teach and supervise LVN’s and Nurse’s Aides.
• Follow up with positive Tuberculin skin test on new students.
• Provide emergency assistance to injured students and/or children who become ill at school.
• Assist in communicable disease control according to Texas Department of Health guideline.
• Liaison between doctors, health agencies, and schools for medical information.
• Health counseling to students, parents, and personnel.
• Routine screening, vision, hearing, spinal, gait, height and weight.
• Arrange transportation of injured students.
• Classroom health instruction when requested.
• On call to all schools for medical emergencies.
• Dispense medication according to policy.
• Assume the responsibility for professional growth for license renewal requirements.
• Perform nursing duties requested by the principal, provided these duties fall within the limitations of an RN.

 It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

Mental and Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture:

Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment:

Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.