Description

Job Summary:

The School Nurse provides professional nursing services to students enrolled in the TCU Laboratory Schools (KinderFrogs School and Starpoint School). The nurse promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students by conducting health screenings, administering medications and prescribed treatments, responding to illnesses and injuries, maintaining required health records, and serving as a health resource for students, families, faculty, and staff.

The School Nurse serves as the first medical responder on campus during emergencies until emergency medical personnel and/or parents or guardians arrive. The position also assists the Laboratory Schools in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, university, and licensing regulations related to student health. This is a part-time position with a typical work schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00am-2pm.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts student health screenings in accordance with state, university, and licensing requirements and current health recommendations.
• Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications according to physician orders, parental authorization, and applicable regulations.
• Provides medically prescribed nursing services and treatments.
• Assesses and responds to student illness and injury, administering appropriate first aid and emergency care.
• Serves as the first medical responder during emergencies until emergency medical services and/or parents or guardians arrive.
• Determines when students should be excluded from school due to illness and communicates with parents or guardians regarding student health concerns.
• Maintains accurate and confidential health records, medication logs, treatment documentation, and screening records.
• Maintains student medication inventory and ensures medications are stored, administered, and documented according to policy.
• Monitors and maintains school health supplies, emergency medical equipment, and first aid materials.
• Serves as a health resource for faculty, staff, students, and families by providing guidance on health-related issues.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, university, and licensing regulations regarding student health services.
• Collaborates with school administration to recommend and implement improvements to health-related policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with parents, physicians, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student health needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists with staff and student education on health, wellness, communicable disease prevention, safety, CPR awareness, medication procedures, and other health-related topics.
• Participates in emergency preparedness planning and health-related safety initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current experience or demonstrated competency in pediatric nursing or school nursing.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience with pediatric nursing.
• Prior experience in a school, pediatric, or community health setting

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid registered nurse license (LVN or RN) to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pediatric health assessment and nursing practices.
• Knowledge of student health appraisal and identification of health concerns.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of CPR, AED, First Aid, Heimlich maneuver, infection prevention, safety, and hygiene practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, university, and licensing regulations governing school health services.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and protection of student health information.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and professional communication.
• Skill in assessing student health needs and implementing appropriate nursing care.
• Skill in providing emergency first aid and medical response.
• Skill in maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in building collaborative relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and administrators.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced school environment.
• Ability to assess health concerns and make appropriate nursing decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health information.
• Ability to advocate for student health and safety.
• Ability to recommend and assist with the development and implementation of health-related policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school personnel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions with effective communication with students, families, staff, and emergency personnel.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, prolonged standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings and may require schedule adjustments based on school needs.
• Position may involve exposure to communicable diseases while providing health services to students.
• Requires regular interaction with children who may become ill or injured during the school day.
• Noise level is generally moderate in a school environment.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability

Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU's Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics.

The Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report can be found on the TCU Police Department website at https://police.tcu.edu/annual-security-report, or a paper copy of the report may be obtained by contacting the TCU Police Department at 817-257-7930, or via email at [email protected].