Health Liaison - Thunder Ridge Middle School

Job Summary

Directly assist in meeting the health needs of students autonomously and/or under the direction of a licensed registered school nurse (RN) when necessary, based on the scope of practice of the position incumbent. Perform clinic triage, administer first aid for acute conditions and assist in managing students with chronic health conditions, including tracheostomy care/suctioning, oxygen administration, catheterization, medication administration, and insulin administration, in accordance with state laws and district protocol and procedures.

Respond to emergency situations (anaphylaxis, asthma exacerbation, seizure, injuries, adrenal insufficiency, etc.) using first aid. Documents, records, and maintains health information.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

• Provide routine medical care for students and staff, triage, first aid/urgent care, and routine interventions for ill and injured students in the health clinic in accordance with state regulations, scope of practice, district training, and emergency care guidelines. This includes providing technical physical care for students with medical needs such as tracheostomy care and suctioning, care of gastrostomy tubes, catheterization, mandatory reporting, and when delegated by a registered school nurse, accurately follow student medication delivery orders, diabetes medication administration, etc.
  
  (Daily, 20%)
• Interview students and staff regarding current problems, medications, and review medical records for health information. Obtain and record vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration (Daily, 15%)
• Maintain all health records, including log of daily health clinic visits. Communicate with parent/guardian via phone and/or email as necessary (Daily, 10%)
• Participate in student treatment regimen, including administering medications (may be under the supervision of a registered nurse). May need to administer lifesaving medications through various routes (subcutaneous, intramuscular, rectal, intranasal, inhaled, gastronomy tube or by mouth) (Daily, 10%)
• Collect data to support health related needs and interventions during the school (Daily, 5%)
• Share information with school stakeholders that meet the needs of individual children and families while understanding and respecting the values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences, and circumstances of a culturally diverse population (Daily, 5%)
• Assist with student needs, including mandatory reporting if necessary. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Follow standard precautions, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette (Daily, 5%)
• Perform basic clerical duties such as data entry, alphabetizing, filing, duplicating, laminating, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and light bookkeeping (Daily, 5%)
• Contribute to the maintenance of student immunization files and ensure all students have an appropriate Certificate of Immunization or Certificate of Exemption and other documentation required by current state statute. Prepare immunization compliance plans, track students who are in process, and assist families to achieve compliance (Daily, 5%)
• Contact emergency services as necessary. Communicate with emergency contact for ill or injured students according to state laws and district protocol and guidelines (Daily, 5%)
• Form community partnerships and engage resources with agencies that will meet the needs of families (Daily, 5%)
• Promote awareness of developmental age-appropriate best practices. Provide support, staff development, and training (Daily, 5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested (Daily, 5%)

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• One (1) year…