Nurse Assistant

Nurse Assistant

Perry Local Schools - Massillon, Ohio

Job Description

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 identify discrepancies. Administers student medications under the supervision of the school nurse. 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.). Assists 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 aid. Documents care provided and medical supplies used. Initiates steps for rapid response transportation to a treatment facility when needed.

Job Requirements

• Valid and active LPN required. Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks. Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct. Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) or similar training may be required for some assignments. Physical Demands: Duties may require providing physical assistance to students. NOTE: Successful completion of annual continuing education/on-line training is required. Blood-borne pathogen/communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR and/or first aid/injury prevention training may be required as a condition of employment. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the district. May also be required to travel to cover procedures at other district buildings.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Molly Horst
• 4201 13th Street SW
• Massillon, Ohio 44646
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