Nurse Assistant

· Arrives prepared to start working on time. Follows established sign in/out procedures. * Complies with program and/or building work hours/schedules. * Performs clinic duties that support the effective delivery of school health services. * Maintains an orderly health clinic (e.g., sanitizes/stores equipment, stock supplies, etc.) * Assists with year-end inventory records as directed * Collects and maintains student health records (e.g., immunization status, medical histories, etc.) * Maintains an effective records management system. Files and retrieves information * Maintains parent consent forms (e.g., administration of medications, emergency treatment, etc.). * Assists with the security of stored medicine. Compares consent forms with medications to identify discrepancies. Administers student medications under the supervision of the school nurse. TUES / THURS / FRI - 8:30AM - 3:00PM * Performs health screening procedures. (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis, pediculosis, etc.). * Assists with immunization programs. * Assists ill staff/students. Notifies parents/guardians when a student needs to be sent home. * Responds to requests for assistance. Helps with student health, safety and personal care procedures (e.g., medication administration, catheterization, tube feeding, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.). * Assist with diabetic care (e.g., monitoring blood glucose levels, giving insulin, etc.) * Train appropriate staff in medication administration for field trips or when they are out of the building (e.g. emergency medications such as inhalers, epipens, glucagon, etc.) * Train kitchen/cafeteria staff on choking and first aid * Conducts a patient assessment when the school nurse is not available. Administer emergency first aid. Documents care provided and medical supplies used. Initiates steps for rapid response transportation to a treatment facility when needed. * Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, e-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).