Nursing Assistant

Health AssistantConsult and collaborate with certified school nurse, teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school personnel concerning the needs of individual students. Consult with administration, certified school nurse, instructional staff and parents in areas pertinent to health concerns. Participate in mutually beneficial meetings with other health assistants and certified school nurses.Assist in supervising the maintenance of health records and enforcing state requirements regarding the immunization compliance and physical education provisions. Counsel students, parents and staff regarding matters of health, acting as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector. Supervise and/or administer first aid as applicable. Inform certified school nurse of services provided for Medicaid reimbursement.Assist certified school nurse with control and report of communicable diseases. Observe and report unsafe conditions.Communicate effectively with students' and parents. Identify student health problems and concerns as well as assessing their health status, make referrals and providing appropriate health counseling for students, parents and school staff. Readily available to students and parents.Communicates and works with appropriate support personnel. Communicates and works with other staff members and administrators. Cooperates and communicates with parents/guardians. Shares ideas, materials and methods with certified school nurse.Participate in department meetings and professional projects as directed by the Director of Nursing. Adheres to school regulations and board policies. Responds appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians. Completes duties effectively and promptly. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual. Follows the Teachers' Handbook and District Policy Manual as required measurements of expectations and requirements.Experience in hospital nursing/clinic and a school setting.The 2026-2027 hourly rate for Health Assistants is $30.00 based on 177 days *7.5 hours annually or $39,825.00. Eligible for employee benefits including health, dental, and life insurance, and paid, subject to district provisions.