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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health Services

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illnesses according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN).
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure). Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Notify proper personnel to contact EMS as established by the protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Serve as an unlicensed diabetes care assistant after receiving appropriate training. (See Diabetes Care Guidelines at www.dshs.state.tx.us/diabetes/PDF/HB984.pdf

Safety

• Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.

Clerical

• Record information on student health records.
• Send out routine notices to parents.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using district computer.
• Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

Compliance

• 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.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

SHARS

• Provide personal care as identified in the applicable student's IEP
• Other SHARS duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, vision screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable

diseases.

*Adapted from School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health

Advisory Committee, January 2011.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

EXPERIENCE:

One year experience in health-related position preferred, including contact with school-age children

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) Certification or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of basic first aid
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do wordprocessing
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

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SALARY: Clerical/Paraprofessional Pay Plan 3: Starting at $15.10/hr (190 days, 8 hrs/day)

DAYS:

START DATE: 7/30/2024