Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) -SUBSTITUTE

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)- SUBSTITUTE

A. Education Level:

High School graduate with a valid CPR certification and clinical skills. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate preferred. Red Cross First Aid Certificate required if not a CNA. Prefer experience working in a nursing or health care environment with children. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents. Must be able to work-appropriate computer systems.

B. Experience Desired:

C. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed in a school clinical and classroom environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; smell. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move patients and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus for observing patient conditions and administering appropriate treatment. The job risks exposure to disease/pathogens; blood and bodily fluids; medications; and toxic or caustic chemicals.

D. Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Director of Student Services

Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

1. Administers first aid to students and staff for minor injuries as needed.
2. Assists with the assessment of illnesses, diseases, injuries and certain health screenings of students and staff under the direction of professional staff.
3. Assists in the maintenance of medical records and daily logs of clinic visits.
4. Reports sensitive situations and/or extensive injuries/illnesses to professional staff for further evaluation.
5. Works under protocols established by school nurse - LPN or RN.
6. Utilizes the nursing components of the ESIS computer system as directed by the school nurse.
7. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

• Communicates with parents via telephone regarding student health problems.
• Maintains the health office.
• Accompanies students home or to the hospital as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by School Nurse (LPN or RN) or other appropriate administrators.

Evaluation: Annual evaluation to be completed by the Building Principal or the Director of Pupil Personnel

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.

Sussex County Public Schools