Nurse Aide WWJH

Primary Purpose:Assist school nurse 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:

Experience in health-related area including contact with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Health Services

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

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

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

1. Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.

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

1. Keep nurses office clean and sanitary.

Clerical:

1. Record information on student health records.

1. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including accurate updated health records on all students.

1. Prepare correspondence reports and records using personal computer or typewriter.

1. Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse.

1. Maintain a daily log of health office activities including reportable accidents communicable disease data and referrals to school nurse.

1. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.

1. Prepare and arrange bulletin boards displays models etc.

Compliance:

1. 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.

1. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

1. Maintain confidentiality.

Other:

1. Attendance is an essential job function.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Thermometer blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) audiometer otoscope vision screening equipment thermo scan basic clinic equipment personal computer and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; high stress fast-paced. Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Required Experience:

IC