Position Type:
Paraprofessional/LVN - Annualized
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
Gateway College Preparatory School
JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE (LVN) - GATEWAY COLLEGE PREP
REPORTS TO: SCHOOL NURSE (RN)
SUPERVISES: NA
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
CALENDAR DAYS: 182
SALARY: $22.00-$27.29 hourly
LOCATION: GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TX
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist RN in providing health services to students. Assist RN in promoting health education and preventive health practices for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
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Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing education program
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Valid vocational nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
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Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings at next available training opportunity (if not already certified at hire)
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CPR Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Knowledge of health assessment to identify student health issues
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Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
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Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Nursing Services
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Ability to work independently in cases where RN is unavailable.
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Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
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Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
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Administer First Aid/CPR/AED when necessary.
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Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
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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.
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Evaluate students for communicable diseases/conditions and follow state reporting and exclusion requirements.
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Perform health procedures for students with health needs per physician orders.
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Implement individualized health plans (IHPs) for students.
Instruction
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Assist RN in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
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Assist RN with providing health counseling and instruction to individual students.
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Provide or assist RN with campus and district staff training and education related to health services.
Consultation
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Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
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Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
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Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
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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 and train nurse aide(s) 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.
- 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.
- Assist RN to develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality following FERPA and HIPPA requirements.
- Assist RN with completing AED checks monthly of all building on campus.
- Assist RN with completing Stop the Bleed Kits checks monthly for expiration and replacement in all buildings.
- Participate in the preparation of Emergency Operations Plans for the campus.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Development
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Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
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Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
EQUIPMENT USED:
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Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermo-scan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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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.
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Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
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Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Telehealth
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Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
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Short-term and Long-term Disability
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403b and 457b Investment Plans
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Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
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Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
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Legal Services
