Health Nurse Associate

JOB TITLE:Health Nursing Associate

REPORTS TO: District Nurse
Pay:$16.25/hr

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.
2. Respond to emergency situations with students per emergency protocols.
3. Provides care as directed in a students Individual Health Plan
4. Identify students with health problems and refer them to school nurses.
5. Communicate with students the school nurse staff and parent/ guardian.
6. Administer medications to students according to the District Policy.
7. Willingness to learn and perform special procedures (ie. gastric-tube management inhalation therapy emergency protocols diabetic follow-up procedures etc.).
8. Perform clerical functions including health recording/files.
9. Establishes and maintains health records on every student.
10. Helps coordinate vision and hearing screenings.
11. Provide service for students in a friendly and caring manner.
12. Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.
13. Other duties may be assigned.

PREPARATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS

1. Current certification in the American Red Cross First-Aid Program and CPR/AED or complete training if not certified.
2. The ability to complete a certification in Medication Administration per GWAEA online.
3. The ability to complete Bloodborne pathogens training per GWAEA online.
4. Interest in working with young people.
5. Handle confidential information in an ethical manner.
6. Efficient clerical skills in typing recording filing and telephone skills.
7. Ability to use good decision-making skills regarding communication with students school nurse other health service personnel administration teaching faculty and parents.
8. A medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Boards right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

The Marion Independent School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination will be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator by writing to the Affirmative Action Coordinator Janelle Brouwer Superintendent Marion Independent School District Marion Iowa 52302; or by telephoning . Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination may be referred to the Districts Equity and Title IX Coordinator Gretchen Kriegel Assistant Superintendent 777 South 15th Street Marion Iowa 52302 3

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies including but not limited to complaints of discrimination may also be directed in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions Milwaukee Area Office Reuss Federal Plaza 310 West Wisconsin Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee WI. 53203-2292 or TTY . or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines Iowa 50319-1004 or 1- This inquiry or complaint to the federal office may be done instead of or in addition to an inquiry or complaint at the local level. Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.

Further information and copies of the procedures for filing a complaint are available in the school districts central administrative office and the administrative office in each attendance center.