Nurse Assistant
Nurse Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Assistant
Reports to: School Nurse / Principal
Dept.: Campus as assigned
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Scale: CP2
Work Calendar: 178 Days
Primary Purpose:
Assist the school nurse by assuming routine record keeping activities providing minor first aide care and conducting health screening at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of the school nurse. The Nurse Aide (Extender) is not a school nurse.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- 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 word processing
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- One year in health-related position including contact with school-age children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by the school nurse.
- May administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed as directed by the school nurse.
- Assist with screening activities including (but not limited to) measuring height and weight testing vision and hearing and examining spinal cord and scalp as directed by the school nurse.
- Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary
- Use Universal Precautions when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
- Keep nurses office and other work areas functional clean and sanitary.
- Record information on student health records.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including (but not limited to) accurate updated student health records.
- Prepare correspondence reports and records using personal computer.
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities including (but not limited to) reportable accidents communicable disease data and referrals for health services.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and requests supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange health related bulletin boards displays models etc.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health rule State Board of Education rule and TISD policies.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; multi-line phone system
Posture: Continuous sitting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including reaching. Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work must be performed onsite
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Employment Type
Full-Time
