Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Orenda Education |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, Charter/Private |
| Position: | Nurse |
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| Job Title: | SCHOOL NURSE (RN) |
| School: | GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL |
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| Date Posted: | 7/22/2026 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE (RN) TEAM: SUPPORT STAFF REPORTS TO: HEAD OF SCHOOL SUPERVISES: LVN or Nurse Assistant FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT SALARY: $59,280-$71,576 ANNUALLY CALENDAR DAYS: 192 LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN, TEXAS POSITION SUMMARY: Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: • Bachelor or Associate degree in Nursing • Valid Registered Nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners • Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Acanthosis Nigricans screenings • CPR Certification Special Knowledge/Skills: • Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to implement policies and procedures Experience: • Two years nursing experience, preferably in a school setting MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Nursing Services • Evaluate and provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures. • Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached). • Administer First Aid/CPR/AED when necessary. • Evaluate and assess staff condition during medical emergency situations only, providing emergency-level intervention as appropriate. This role does not include routine or ongoing medical care for staff. • Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications as prescribed according to state law and district policy. • Perform state-mandated vision, hearing, spinal, and Acanthosis Nigricans screenings and refer students as needed. Enter screening data for state reporting by the district deadlines. • Evaluate students for communicable diseases/conditions and follow state reporting and exclusion requirements. • Perform health procedures for students with health needs per physician orders. • Develop and implement individualized health plans (IHPs) for students. Instruction • Participate in the evaluation and review of campus health education curriculum. • Provide healthcare education to individuals and groups as requested. • Provide or coordinate campus staff training and education related to health services. • Provide diabetes training to staff throughout the district. Consultation • Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. • Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed. • Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, 504 team, crisis team, and school committees. • Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse. Administration • Review, evaluate, and maintain student immunization records in compliance with state immunization requirements. • Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy. • Supervise, train, and evaluate nursing staff in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students. • Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory. • Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings. • Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. • Report potential health and safety hazards to principal. • Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. • Maintain confidentiality following FERPA and HIPPA requirements. • Complete AED checks monthly of all building on campus. • Complete Stop the Bleed Kits checks monthly for expiration and replacement in all buildings. • Serve on the SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council). • Serve on the Safety and Security Committee. • Participate in the preparation of Emergency Operations Plans for the school and district. • Perform other duties as assigned. Professional Development • Maintain certification in CPR, and as a health screener (vision, hearing, and scoliosis). • Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act, the Texas Board of Nursing, and K-12 Texas public school training requirements. • Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and LVNs. EQUIPMENT USED: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermometer, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier. WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: • Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. BENEFITS: Should you enroll in medical plan; Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including: Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services |
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| How To Apply: | Join the Orenda Education Team To be considered for employment with Orenda Education, all candidates must submit a formal application. Please visit www.orendaeducation.org and select “Work for Us” to complete the application process. Important Notice: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Orenda Education does not sponsor, nor does it assume sponsorship for, employment visas. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Teresa Moreno |
| Email: | teresa.moreno@orendaeducation.org |
| Address: | 2951 Williams Drive |
| City: | Georgetown |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78628 |
| Phone: | (512) 869-3020 |
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