Licensed Vocational Nurse

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program : implementation, maintenance, evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify, modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

High School Diploma, required

Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, required

Special Knowledge / Skills :

CPR, clinical nursing skills, (i.e., catheterization, G-tube feedings, ostomies); computer skills, preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills

General clerical duties and file maintenance skills

Bilingual, preferred (English / Spanish)

Experience :

Three (3) years' experience in school or community health, home health, clinical / hospital, which includes working with children and / or adolescents, required

Days : 192

Hourly Pay Range : Minimum : $19.50

Midpoint : $23.35

Maximum : $27.20

Note : Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)
• Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.
• Provide basic first aid, as per protocols.
• Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments / feedings.
• Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.
• Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.
• Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.
• Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes / supplies.
• Maintain office and health equipment.
• Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours [CEUs] required every two years for license renewal).
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

EQUIPMENT USED :

Computer, scale, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, impedance machine, nebulizer, suction machine, audiometer, Gastrostomy tubes, wheel chairs

WORKING CONDITIONS : Mental Demands :

Work with multiple tasks at the same time

Prioritize work to meet deadlines

Work with frequent interruptions

Maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Lift and / or carry students up to 45 lbs.

Lift and / or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance

High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens / communicable diseases.

Administers CPR, if necessary, until help arrives.