Licensed Vocational Nurse, Ryan HS (2025-2026)

Dept./School: Health Services/ Assigned campus

Reports to: Campus Nurse/ Director of Health Services

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 07

Minimum Salary: $34,333

Duty Days: 187 days per year

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Implements programs for health services for assigned campus; provides first aid and health services to students; assists RN to help with mitigation of communicable diseases; promotes health education and prevention for students; works under guidance of campus Registered Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State BON
• CPR Certification
• Certification for: Vision and hearing screening, Spinal screening, and AN screening

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong assessment skills relating to student physical and emotional health
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Proficient computer and typing skills

Experience:

• Two years of nursing experience
• Community health experience, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assists campus nurse to:

• Provide first aid and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy.
• Advocate for students regarding health issues.
• Serve as a health liaison between school, physician, parents, and the community.
• Notify parents of illness or injury.
• Obtain medical help for students in emergency cases if needed.
• Administer medication to students at school according to district policy.
• Perform screenings and make referrals.
• Provide health counseling to individual students.
• Communicate with campus nurse regarding any health concerns.
• Maintain current immunization records.
• Document and maintain accurate clinic records and update as needed.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Provide clinic procedure and medication administration training to campus staff that will cover nursing duties when nurses are away.
• Provide basic training to employees regarding food allergies, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, use of epi pens, and AED use.
• Follows all rules, regulations and policies of the Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures, and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; exposure to communicable diseases.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER