Health Room Aide/LPN Nurse

Job Summary: Perform clerical assistance in the health room office, including projecting a positive image for the district.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) certification OR

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Experience in the medical field

Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History, and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code

Duties and Responsibilities (including but may not be limited to):

Assist the school nurse with any emergency situation.

Render first aid to students and dispense medication per instructions.

Prepare physical and dental forms for parents' completion.

Record information from health room logs to individual health records.

Distribute follow-up letters for referrals that are outstanding.

File correspondence and paperwork.

Assist with the care, storage, inventory, and requisition of equipment and supplies.

Prepare attractive and informational displays.

Maintain and update the student health record files.

Keep the health room orderly and attractive.

Enter immunizations into Sapphire.

Coordinate student physical examination times for instructional staff members, completing passes for students, as needed.

Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.

Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal, Pupil Services Director, or designee.

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk, stand, and sit

Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects

Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion

Occasionally lift/push and/or move at least 20 pounds

Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch

Work Environment:

Standard office/health room setting, including standard office and medical equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong human relations skills.

Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.

Professional appearance.

Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.

Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.

Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.

Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.

Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

Must appropriately handle confidential information.

EOE