Health Services Technician - Floating Nurse Assistant

Nurse Assistant II

Position Guide and Job Description: To assist the school nurse in the efficient operation and coverage of the school health program in the buildings.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helps maintain the health room under the direction of the school nurse.
• Maintains records and performs clerical work.
• Assists with examinations and screenings.
• Provides for the first aid care of students and staff.
• Monitors the distribution of medications as directed by the school nurse.
• Keeps all matters pertaining to school health with confidentiality.
• Completes preliminary accident reports.
• Contacts parents/guardians when students are ill or injured.
• Provides coverage for the school nurse when she is absent from the building for meetings in the district.
• Assists with Kindergarten registration.
• Responds to supervisory recommendations in a prompt and positive manner.
• Performs other job-related duties or temporary assignments as designated by the principals.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• LPN or RN License Required
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to move from building to building providing services
• Possession of valid driver's license and availability of vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Terms of Employment:

180 day work schedule in conjunction with the student calendar year. Hourly wage based on the Nursing Assistant payment schedule.

Information in Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes necessary to address each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate reasonably any individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Assistant Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be needed. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or students. It is the policy of the Muhlenberg School not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, and national origin in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. Board Approved: 7/20/94 Revision 1/04/04; 11/14/07