General Description
Provides health care assistance to students. Handles routine and non-routine medical situations within standard medical practices. Work is under general supervision and may require special instruction by a healthcare professional. Contacts are made within and outside the school; may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with others. Some judgment is required. Essential Job Functions Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
Dispenses medication and administers tests to students as required by physicians under state/local guidelines; maintains appropriate medication records and logs.
Provides specialized assistance and health care services to students in accordance with physician's instructions (e.g. catheterization for physically handicapped students, assist with nebulizers).
Treats minor accidents and health emergencies.
Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
Processes Student Attendance daily.
Provides clerical assistance - typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene. Some knowledge of childhood growth and development. Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment. Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner. Requirements
Highschool diploma or GED equivalent required. Must be First Aid/ CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications. Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
A complete application must include the following:
Proof of highschool diploma or GED
One professional letter of reference
Copy of valid First Aid, CPR & AED certification
Copy of any relevant license (CNA, LPN, RN, etc)
Additional training will be provided and REQUIRED prior to beginning work.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services ( CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
