School Nurse RN / District Coordinator

School Nurse RN / District Coordinator JobID: 1240 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: Kaufman High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Primary Purpose: Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population throughout the district and assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse license (RN) from the Texas Board of Nursing or from a state participating in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar nationally recognized association (to be maintained while holding the position) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects Ability to implement policies and procedures Knowledge of basic first aid Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience: 3 years nursing experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Develop and implement district-wide Health Protocols Ensure compliance with district, local, state, and federal health regulations Attend and participate in SHAC Committee meetings Coordinator of Chronic Care Plans Managing Infectious Disease Reporting Training for District Nurses & Staff Develops Orientation and Professional Development Lead for Nurses Lead coordinator of R10 & State Nursing Information Provides training to school personnel on health topics (seizures, allergies, Narcan, choking prevention, CPR/AED) Manages medicine administration system across campuses Serves as liaison of Hazel Health Completes requisitions and purchase orders for District nursing supplies. Supervisor for district nurses, LVNs, health assistants, and student interns Coordinates mandatory health screenings and reports to appropriate authorities (hearing, vision, scoliosis) Primary liaison between school district, families, community health providers and health department Coordinates with a local doctor to provide all life-saving emergency medications: inhalers, Naloxone, Epinephrine Works with Athletic Training staff and campus nurses to ensure AEDs are available as required Maintains health records for district Serves on district safety committee and crisis response/reunification team Lead the nursing department in a professional manner, supporting and supervising all staff Nursing Services: Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and establish school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students. Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up as needed. Serve as a liaison between school personnel, the family, healthcare professionals, and the community. Notify parents of accident or illness. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed. Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment. Serve as health advocate for students. Ensure that medications are administered to students according to district policy and procedures. Establish and implement effective procedures for carrying out mandatory screening programs. May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary. Instruction Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, educat…