CKC: Nurse Aide

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept./School: Crosby Kindergarten Center

Days to Work: 176/10 Months

Pay Grade: C/T: 3 ($15.10 - $21.80)(DOE)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: 11/11:05/2020; 06/2023

Report Date: August 05 2025

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process

All Substitutes for Crosby ISD if applying for a full time job MUST complete and External Application

Primary Purpose:

Assist school nurse (RN) by assuming routine recordkeeping activities providing minor first aid care and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Experience:

• One year experience in health-related position including contact with school-age children

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Health Services

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Take vital signs (temperature pulse respiration rate and blood pressure). Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight testing vision and hearing and examining spinal cord and scalp.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).

Safety

• Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.

Clerical

• Record information on student health records.
• Send out routine notices to parents.
• Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including accurate updated health records on all students.
• Prepare correspondence reports and records using personal computer.
• Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse (RN).
• Maintain a daily log of health office activities including reportable accidents communicable disease data and referrals to school nurse (RN).
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards displays models etc.

Compliance

• 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.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Equipment Used

• Thermometer blood pressure cuff audiometer otoscope sphygmomanometer vision screening equipment thermoscan basic clinic equipment personal computer and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases.
• May require heavy lifting.

*Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee June 2002.

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.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII American Disability Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information Contact the Office of the Superintendent Crosby Independent School District 14670 FM 2100 Crosby Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer