School Nurse (Thompson)

Mesquite Independent School District
Any Location, IA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The School Nurse will implement a comprehensive program of health services for the campus, promote health education and preventive health practices for students and staff, and bridge the gap between health care and education.

What You Will Do

The School Nurse will provide direct care, health counseling, and instruction to individual students, assess student problems, communicate with parents, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up as needed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be able to write routine reports and correspondence.

Requirements

  • 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 automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates
  • One year post licensure as an RN is preferred
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