Job Overview The Aide Nurse will assist the school nurse by maintaining order and organization in the school clinic, entering documentation both on the computer and in student files, assist with care of students and communicate with the public by phone, in writing, or in person as needed. Position Description Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Documentation of Health Related Procedures Maintain documentation of all clinic visits Maintain health related records such as immunizations, screenings, dispensing of medication, and others areas as needed Maintain student confidentiality at all times Communication and Response Receive and effectively respond to students, staff, parents, and community to meet health related need sand receive information, interpret, respond to inquiries, and supervise students and student workers Administer first aid in accordance with School Health Services procedures (Red Cross guidelines) Maintain a sanitary environment in the clinic Dispense medications as directed by the school nurse and in accordance with School Health Services procedures Effectively identify students with illness or injury, level of care required, and execute where appropriate Serve as the campus unlicensed diabetes care assistant Communicate with parents as directed by school nurse Supervisory Responsibilities None
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. High School diploma or GED Certified in First Aid, CPR & AED Usage Proficiency in Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Proficiency in using standard office equipment effectively Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
- The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Attendance at conferences and professional development is required.
- Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
- May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
