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:   $17.40

Midpoint:    $20.47

Maximum:  $23.54

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.