Nursing Assistant

POSITION NURSING ASSISTANT - District-wide - 7.25 hours/day

STARTING DATE As soon as possible.

HOURS 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists the school nurse with district nursing services related to diabetes care, related documentation, planning, and general school health services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Idaho State Board of Nursing, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Required: Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or a health related field required for RN, LPN; preferred for CMA.
• Required: Reading, writing and speaking English.
• Required: Work effectively as a team member; take direction from educational and nursing professionals, communicate clearly and effectively, positively represent the district in communication and action.
• Required: Physical: supporting students as required in emergency situations or for their general safety (such as emergency evacuation or in an accident where aid must be provided).
• Desired: Ability to work with numerous students, staff, and administration.
• Desired: Successful prior experience working with children.
• Desired: Skills: computer skills for communication and record keeping; collaborating with others; learning, reasoning and making judgments.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
• If hired, are you willing to submit to an FBI fingerprint criminal background check and a nation-wide sex offender registry check?
• With submission of this application I hereby authorize the Moscow School District to conduct any reference checks to obtain information relating to my application for employment. I am advised that the reference checks may include information on my character, general reputation, and personal characteristics as well as job performance as they relate to my ability to perform the job for which I am applying.
• I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and otherwise provided by me as part of the application process is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false or misleading information provided by me will constitute sufficient grounds for disqualification of my application, or in the event that I am employed by the district, may result in termination of employment.
• Rate your ability to provide support services to the elementary and secondary program by assisting the school nurse with the general school health program of the district.
• Rate your ability in the areas of diabetic care and the dispensing of medications.
• Rate your ability to assist with planning, scheduling and record keeping duties.
• Rate your ability to be an effective team member.
• Rate your ability to work harmoniously with others by interacting positively and cooperatively with public, students, staff and administration.
• Rate your ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Rate your computer skills for communication and record keeping.
• Rate your ability to handle confidential information.
• Rate your ability to work in a self-directed manner.

General Questions

• Describe your previous experience working with children including age or grade level.
• Are you interested in:
• What grade range would you like to work with?
• List specific training or abilities you have in regard to the position you are applying for.
• Specify any other qualifications and/or experience which you feel are job related and would enhance your qualifications for the position you are applying for.
• List your computer skills including programs you are familiar with which would allow you to create documents including but not limited to reports, records, lists, and forms.
• Are you able to perform the physical abilities for this position including observing student behavior, proper transferring of students which may require some lifting, positioning, and/or escorting students according to daily routines; physically supporting students as required in emergency situations (such as fire evacuation, or in an accident where aid must be provided.)
• Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? If yes, complete and submit the Veteran's Preference Form (VP-1) and provide a copy of your military discharge papers (DD 214).
• AUTHORIZATION NOTICE on Idaho Code 33-1210RELEASE OF INFORMATION ON PAST JOB PERFORMANCEIdaho Code 33-1210 requires all Idaho School District employers to obtain past school district employer performance information regarding an individual they are considering for hire, with regard to any position at an Idaho Public School District.I wish to be considered for employment with the Moscow School District No. 281. I understand that as a part of the applicant process for a certificated or noncertificated position, Idaho Code 33-1210 requires the following action by the district:Idaho Code 33-1210(2) Before hiring an applicant, a school district shall request the applicant to sign a statement:(a) Authorizing the applicant's current and past employers, including employers outside of the state of Idaho, to release to the hiring school district copies of all documents in the previous employer's personnel, investigative or other files relating to job performance by the applicant; and(b) Releasing the applicant's current and past employers, and employees acting on behalf of that employer, from any liability for as provided in subsection (4) of this section.(4) Not later than twenty (20) business days after receiving a request under subsection (3) of this section, a school district shall provide the information requested and make available to the requesting school district copies of all documents in the applicant's personnel record relating to job performance. The school district, or an employee acting on behalf of the school district who in good faith discloses information under this section either in writing, printed material, electronic materials or orally is immune from civil liability for the disclosure. An Employer is presumed to be acting in good faith at the time of the disclosure under this section unless the evidence establishes one (1) or more of the following: (a) that the employer knew the information disclosed was false or misleading; (b) that the employer disclosed the information with reckless disregard for the truth; (c) that the disclosure was specifically prohibited by a state or federal statute.(5) A hiring district shall request from the office of the superintendent of public instruction verification of certification status, any past or pending violations of the professional code of ethics, and information relating to job performance, as established by the provisions of subsection (11) of this section, if any, for applicants for certificated employment. (6) A school district shall not hire an applicant who does not sign a statement.(8) Information received pursuant to this section shall be used by a school district only for the purpose of evaluating an applicant's qualifications for employment in the position for which he or she has applied. Except as otherwise provided by law, a board member or employee of a school district shall not disclose the information to any person, other than the applicant, who is not directly involved in the process of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for employment. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection may be civilly liable for damages caused by such violation.In the event I am selected as a finalist for employment at the Moscow School District, I understand this release will be sent to my prior employers. My typed name certifies that I have read and understand this page, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this document.Further, my typed name contained on this document is considered to be my signature and equate to my signature for the purposes of this requirement. I agree and consent that my current or former employers, including out-of-state employers, may release such documentation and information to the District through use of my type written name and that I intend such, for this purpose and this purpose only, to serve as my signature.

User Defined Information

If selected for a position, the candidate will be required to complete and sign Section 1 of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present identification for review and verification in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security no later than the first day of employment.

The candidate will be required to undergo a criminal investigation check at the candidate's expense (nonrefundable).

An offer of employment with the Moscow School District is considered conditional pending the District's review of previous work history, clearance of the background investigation check through law enforcement agencies and the Idaho State Department of Education, and official action by the Board of Trustees.

Non-contract positions are at-will and can be terminated at any time, for any reason, by either the employee or the employer.

The Moscow School District reserves the right to modify the details of a position posting at any time. Please complete all sections of the application as incomplete applications may not receive consideration.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation with the application and/or interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Specialist at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Moscow School District does not discriminate against any individual in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, physical characteristics, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), marital status, national origin (including limited English proficiency), socioeconomic status, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.

Benefitted employees will receive medical, dental and life insurance.

Attachments

• Resume - Classified*
• Cover Letter - Classified
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• License - RN or LPN
• Certificate - CMA
• Transcript #1
• Transcript #2

References

CLASSIFIED: 3 of 5 external references required.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position posting at any time.