Registered Nurse (RN) School Health Program - Vision & Hearing

Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (Rn) - School Nurse | Vision & Hearing ScreeningMake a Difference in the Lives of Students!Protouch Staffing is seeking compassionate, experienced, and dependable Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our School Health Program in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys working with children and wants to use their clinical expertise in a rewarding school-based healthcare environment. We are particularly seeking RNs who are certified by the State of Texas to perform Vision and Hearing Screenings.You will work closely with students, families, teachers, school administrators, and the RN Program Leadership team to promote student health, safety, wellness, and academic success.Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a School Nurse/RN, you will provide nursing services and support the district's school health program while ensuring students receive appropriate and timely healthcare.Responsibilities may include:Perform vision screenings in accordance with Texas requirementsPerform hearing screenings in accordance with Texas requirementsIdentify screening results that require referral or additional evaluationProvide first aid and appropriate nursing care to studentsAssess student health concerns and determine appropriate nursing interventionsMonitor vital signs and respond promptly to medical needsAdminister medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse reactionsProvide clinic, classroom, or 1:1 nursing care for students with complex medical needsProvide specialized care for students requiring tracheostomy, ventilator, G-tube, and other skilled nursing interventionsRespond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate lifesaving measuresMaintain accurate and confidential student health recordsDevelop and implement appropriate healthcare plans as directedCollaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, physicians, and other healthcare professionalsCommunicate student health concerns and recommendations to appropriate school personnelProvide health education to students, families, and school staffProvide guidance and training to unlicensed personnel when appropriateParticipate in IEP/ARD meetings and student health-related conferencesAssist with crisis intervention and emergency responseSupport compliance with Texas school health requirementsComplete required Medicaid/SHARS billing documentationMaintain compliance with district policies, nursing standards, and applicable regulationsRequired QualificationsCurrent, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact/multistate RN licenseMinimum 2 years of active RN licensure/clinical experienceGraduate of an accredited Registered Nursing programCertified by the State of Texas to perform Vision and Hearing ScreeningsCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED certificationAbility to independently assess and respond to medical emergenciesAbility to perform CPR and provide emergency interventions within the RN's scope of practiceAbility to administer emergency medications and other lifesaving measures according to established protocolsCompletion of required school district fingerprinting/background requirementsComplete immunization documentation, including: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, FluCurrent TB skin test or chest X-rayPreferred Experience2+ years of experience in pediatric nursing, school nursing, community health, public health, or a related clinical settingPrevious experience working directly with school-age childrenPrevious experience performing vision and hearing screeningsExperience caring for students with complex medical needsFamiliarity with IEP/ARD processes and SHARS/Medicaid documentationSpecial Knowledge & SkillsThe ideal candidate will have:Strong knowledge of professional nursing procedures and practicesKnowledge of pediatric and school-age healthcare needsExcellent assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent documentation and organizational abilitiesComputer proficiency and experience maintaining electronic health recordsAbility to operate healthcare equipment such as audiometers, otoscopes, blood pressure equipment, thermometers, pulse oximeters, and other basic clinical equipmentAbility to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a school health teamAbility to establish positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administratorsPhysical & Mental RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, reach, and assist students as neededAbility to lift and/or physically assist students when required by the assignmentAbility to respond quickly and appropriately during medical emergenciesAbility to remain calm and professional in stressful situationsAbility to manage multiple student healthcare needs while maintaining accurate documentationCompassion, patience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to student health and safetyWhy Join Protouch Staffing?At Protouch Staffing, we connect experienced healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities where their skills can make a meaningful difference.As a School Nurse/RN, you'll have the opportunity to:Make a direct impact on children's health and well-being Support preventative healthcare and early identification of health concerns Use your nursing expertise in a rewarding school environment Choose from PRN and long-term assignments Earn $50.00 per hour Access health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees Take advantage of professional development opportunities Work with an experienced healthcare staffing teamReady to Make an Impact?If you're a Texas-licensed RN certified by the State of Texas to perform Vision and Hearing Screenings and you're looking for a rewarding opportunity working with students, we want to hear from you!Pay: $50.00/hour PRN, Short & Long-Term Assignments AvailableApply Today!Submit your most current resume online or email: robin@protouchstaffing.comProtouch StaffingConnecting Great Nurses with Great Opportunities.