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Orenda Education - SCHOOL NURSE (RN)

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Orenda Education
District Category/Employer: Campus, Charter/Private
Position: Nurse
Assignment Level: Level
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Job Title: SCHOOL NURSE (RN)
School: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Campus Description:
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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Salary Range:
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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
Fax: