Nurse Assistant

Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign in/out procedures. Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules. Performs clinic duties that support the effective delivery of school health services. Maintains an orderly health clinic (e.g. sanitizes/stores equipment stock supplies etc.) Assists with year-end inventory records as directed Collects and maintains student health records (e.g. immunization status medical histories etc.) Maintains an effective records management system. Files and retrieves information Maintains parent consent forms (e.g. administration of medications emergency treatment etc.). Assists with the security of stored medicine. Compares consent forms with medications to identifydiscrepancies. Administers student medications under the supervision of the school / THURS / FRI - 8:30AM - 3:00PM Performs health screening procedures. (e.g. vision hearing scoliosis pediculosis etc.). Assists with immunization programs. Assists ill staff/students. Notifies parents/guardians when a student needs to be sent home. Responds to requests for assistance. Helps with student health safety and personal care procedures(e.g. medication administration catheterization tube feeding changing clothing diapering toileting etc.). Assist with diabetic care (e.g. monitoring blood glucose levels giving insulin etc.) Train appropriate staff in medication administration for field trips or when they are out of the building(e.g. emergency medications such as inhalers epipens glucagon etc.) Train kitchen/cafeteria staff on choking and first aid Conducts a patient assessment when the school nurse is not available. Administer emergency first care provided and medical supplies used. Initiates steps for rapid response transportationto a treatment facility when needed. Consults with parents as needed (e.g. phone calls e-mail written notes meetings etc.).

Required Experience:

Junior IC