Health Aide (Pool) (2026-2027 School Year)

Nurse Aide

Implement district health services program to best meet the needs of the student population on the assigned campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health and safety education for students and preventive health practices for students.

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); Graduate of one of the following: a. Nurse aide program with active certification, or b. Graduate of a medical assistant program, or c. EMT with active certification, or d. Equivalent, as approved by Human Resources and the Health Services Coordinator. Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates.

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with administrators, teachers, and other staff Strong organizational skills

Provide direct care with basic first aid knowledge and established school health protocols. Administer medication to students according to board policy, district procedures and the Texas Department of State and Health Services. Perform procedures for students according to board policy and district procedures. Collaborate with campus principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service, and other staff regarding the health needs of the general student population and those students with identified health conditions as directed by the supervising RN. Address student concerns, communicate with parent/guardian regarding students (via phone or written communication), complete appropriate referrals, and follow up, as needed. Seek guidance from LVNs and/or RNs, when needed. Monitor and supervise sick and injured students until they can be placed in the care of parent/guardian. Secure emergency medical care for students as needed. Communicate with parents/guardians or alternate emergency contacts on emergency action taken. Report communicable diseases to Health Services Coordinator. Ensure appropriate exclusion from school and re-entry into school based on the Department of State and Health Services' Communicable Disease Chart and guidance from the Cameron County Public Health Department. Report notifiable conditions to the Health Services Coordinator and Cameron County Public Health Department. Promote and utilize telehealth platform to facilitate equitable access to care for all students. Serve as health advocate for students. Provide information to families on availability of community health resources. Communicate with community health providers or agencies while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Report suspected child abuse of a student to Child Protective Services in a timely manner, as required by Texas law. Assist with vision, hearing, spinal and acanthosis screenings. Assist with completion and follow-up for screening referrals. Complete all required forms, when necessary. Complete student injury/incident report, when necessary, and submit it to PRIM secretary or designee. Notify parent/guardian, campus administrator, and Health Services Coordinator when an injury/incident report is submitted. Follow-up with parent/guardian regarding the status of student's injury. Complete, or assist in the completion (as designated by principal or designee) of employee injury/incident report, when necessary, and notify Risk Management. Assist with maintaining accurate immunization data on students. Communicate with parent/guardian regarding immunizations requirements. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of student care, including but not limited to: medication administration, procedures, notes, screenings, etc. in computerized student information system, as required by local and state policies. Compile, maintain, and scan all pertinent student health records into the student information system including, but not limited to: immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and IHPs. Assist in collecting data regarding student's health information to create an Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP). Attend Health Services meetings and staff development trainings, as scheduled. Attend campus faculty meetings, when requested. Maintain confidentiality of student information and health records, as required by HIPAA, FERPA, and district policies. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment needed for health clinic. In the absence of the school nurse, coordinate with campus secretary, Health Services Coordinator, or designee, to order supplies throughout the school year. Report potential health and safety hazards and concerns to campus principal or available campus administrator. Travel to other campuses to provide nursing assistance, as scheduled. Health aide floats may be required to travel to multiple campuses in one day. Accompany students with health conditions on field trips, as deemed necessary. Assist in the implementation of health-related programs on assigned campus. Utilize designated health aide binder as a reference. Assist with providing health-related campus trainings to students and/or staff, as needed. Complete required annual trainings as directed by Human Resources and the Health Services Coordinator. Perform the functions of an Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistant (UDCA) after appropriate training is completed. Demonstrate skills competency with annual skills check-off. Demonstrate competency with computer skills and programs utilized in Health Services Dept. (ex: Skyward, ImmTrac, etc). Assist with the planning of campus health fair, as requested. In the absence of the campus nurse, participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting of students with identifiable health needs. Collaborate with appropriate staff regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) item. Maintain communication (verbal or written) with Health Services Coordinator regarding student health status or other health services concerns. Provide direct care within the scope of the health aide position. Complete tasks as directed by LVNs and RNs. Maintain active certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR). Maintain active certifications for vision, hearing, spinal, acanthosis and spot vision screening. Report to work at times assigned by campus principal and/or Health Services Coordinator. Take lunch break as required. Additional hours may not be worked unless pre-approved by campus principal and/or Health Services Coordinator. If comp time is earned (with approval only), it must be used by the date specified by the Payroll Department. Submit time off request(s) in a timely manner. Comply with all regulations, routines, and policies at the district, departmental, and campus levels. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, and the Texas Department of State and Health Services. Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment; additional life-saving equipment/supplies including but not limited to the automated external defibrillator, Stop the Bleed kit, Narcan, etc

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/ squeezing wrist flexion/ extension

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.