Health Assistant - Lvn​/Rn

Health Assistant – Lvn/Rn

Performs general office and clerical duties requiring the ability to interpret and apply procedures and policies to assigned responsibilities. Clerical duties require the ability to perform light typing/keyboarding using a typewriter or computer. Nursing functions include but are not limited to first aid, cpr, administration of medications, specialized healthcare procedures and techniques, signs and symptoms of child abuse, infection control procedures, hazardous waste management, record keeping and reporting requirements.

Distinguishing characteristics a clerk ii performs journey level general clerical duties within a framework of established procedures. The work of this class requires a knowledge of clerical systems and procedures, and the ability to choose among alternatives in solving problems. A clerk iii assumes functional responsibility for a complex clerical activity or program. The work of this class requires the exercise of independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, procedures, policies, and precedents and may involve the indirect supervision of lower-level clerical staff.

Supervision received and exercised under the supervision of the assigned administrator (this may be the principal, the health services coordinator, the special education director or the director of student services) and under the professional direction of a licensed credentialed school nurse, an lvn or rn, performs specialized physical health care services and procedures for students with medical needs. No supervision is exercised over district personnel.

Examples of duties performs clerical work including proofreading, light typing, filing, checking and recording information on records; sorts, codes, and files correspondence, vouchers, forms, documents, and other materials numerically, alphabetically or by another predetermined classification. Checks records and papers for clerical and mathematical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures. Acts as a receptionist, accepts applications for school services, answers the telephone and gives information to the general public;

receives and refers inquires to appropriate staff. Maintains sections of a central records system; enters or extracts information on or from records using a computer terminal. Coordinates work with educational technology and information services in applying procedures and controls. Types data on vouchers, cards, and other forms; addresses envelopes, operates photocopying and duplicating machines; may cut stencils. Gathers, compiles, and summarizes data and maintains records.

Orders, receives, stores, issues, and delivers supplies, books, materials, and equipment. Inputs data using a computer, operates a typewriter, and other office equipment. Types letters, reports, requisitions, schedules, forms, contracts, and similar materials from rough drafts, marginal notes, or verbal instructions. May type from dictating or other recording equipment. Reviews forms and records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established procedures.

Posts information to various types of control records and verifies entries. May notify parents or other responsible adults of student illness and bring to the attention of the credentialed school nurse an apparent need for medical, mental, or dental referral. When assigned to the health office, renders minor first aid; updates and files student health records; maintains health office equipment and supplies in a clean and usable condition;

prepares first-aid kits for use by classroom teachers; assists nurses in working on state mandated programs; prepares and displays health education materials. May assist in transporting ill or injured students or employees on district property. Administers blood pressure monitoring, catheterization, diabetic monitoring, gastrostomy tube feeding, gastrostomy tube reinsertion, feeding or medicating, mechanical ventilation care, oxygen administration, respiratory assistance with inhaler or mechanical nebulizer, tracheostomy care including cleaning, suctioning and tube replacement, toileting…