Support Nurse RN 26-27

Job Title: Support Nurse Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/ Principal Pay Grade: Admin 2 Days: 207 Dept./School: Assigned Campus/Float Date Revised: 09/15/2026 Primary Purpose: Implement a comprehensive program of health services for the campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: 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 the Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening Current BLS Certification AHA CPR Instructor Special Knowledge/Skills: Responsible for knowing and conforming to all standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Texas Nursing Practice Act Knowledge of school health issues, requirements, and standards Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, mentoring, and coaching skills Proficient in computer skills Ability to implement policies and procedures Experience: Two years of school nursing experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Nursing Services Assist the Health Service Coordinator ( District Nurse ) in leading and directing daily operations of the Health Services staff to ensure a healthy environment for students and staff.

Demonstrates high expectations for staff and relates to all individuals in ways that convey mutual respect, concern, and high expectations. Maintains communicable disease prevention and control measures in accordance with state and local health department regulations, district policy, and departmental procedures and protocols.

Assist campus nurses to ensure that the student population is in compliance with the rules and regulations concerning communicable disease control. Takes a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of the Health Service Department. Demonstrates high expectations for staff, openness to campus RNs, LVNs, Nurse Assistants, and a willingness to improve the functions of the Health Services Department.

Relates to staff, students, and parents in ways that convey mutual respect, concern, and high expectations. Projects a positive image of the school district program. Takes a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives of the Health Services Department. Provides opportunities for staff nurses to remain current in the practice and procedures of school nursing.

Resolves conflicts effectively and works in harmony with others. Promotes and recognizes professional growth and leadership. Works with the Health Services Coordinator (District Nurse) to ensure that the functions of the Health Services Department are supportive of the instructional program. Facilitates staff nurses in the presentation of health-related topics to staff and to students in specified grade levels.

Provides health-related materials and resources to the campus nurses and other district staff. Works with the Health Services Coordinator (District Nurse) to ensure that technology functions of the Health Services Department are supportive of the instructional program. Assists with orientation and ongoing training for new-to-district nurses and substitute nurses.

Assists the Health Services Coordinator (District Nurse) in oversight and implementation of the AED (automated external defibrillator) program and Medical Emergency Response Teams (ERT). Assists the Health Services Coordinator (District Nurse) in implementation of Employee Wellness program and events. Consultation Conducts regular on-site visits with nursing staff.

Confers frequently with the nursing personnel regarding the management of students with specific health conditions. Administration Supports and follows local, state, and federal rules and policies. Implements school health policies and procedures. Assists with gathering data for required reports to local and state agencies.

Models behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Performs other duties as assigned. Professional Development 24. Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing, including certification for mandated screenings and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED). 25. Improves personal performance and leadership skills through staff development opportunities, coursework, and/or professional associations to ensure continued district improvement. 26. Participates in the coordination and implementation of staff development for Health Services, and employee CPR program and statutory training. Supervisory Responsibilities: Mentoring of Health Services staff. Orientation and assessment of new Health Services staff and substitute nurses. Direct the work of assigned Health Services Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) if applicable. Mental Demands/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 (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students. Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, viruses, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee