Aide - Clinic

Reports To: Principal/Director of Health Services

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS03

Qualifications:

College hours, high school diploma or GED

Certification as a nurse aide, medical assistant or EMT is preferred

CPR/AED certification and First Aid certification required

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use computer

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Ability to physically transfer students with limited mobility in meeting personal needs

One year experience in health-related position preferred including contact with school-age students

Required training to be completed within 60 days of employment:

Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis Screening Certification

Type 2 Diabetes Screening Certification

Skills training for emergency medication administration

Stop the Bleed training

Computer training for medical documentation

Primary Purpose:

Assist school nurse by assuming routine record keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the direct and indirect guidance and direction of a licensed nurse.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse.

Carry out specialized health care procedures as trained and directed by school nurse

Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medication dispensed.

Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.

Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as necessary.

Assist students if needed with toileting issues.

Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.

Keep nurse’s office clean and sanitary.

Record information on student health records

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required on all students.

Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using computer.

Make appointments for and maintain schedule for the school nurse.

Maintain documentation of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, six week reporting, and referrals to school nurse.

Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed

Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state and local public health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.

Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Used:

Computer, blood pressure monitor, audiometer, glucometer, nebulizer, suction machine, and any other medical equipment necessary for the delivery of specialized health care procedures .

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable disease. Ability to lift and transport students to facilitate care. Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.