Clinical Aide @ Diedrichsen Elementary School

Summary Description

Under general supervision of the School Nurse, administers first aid and provides care for ill or injured students. With appropriate training, they perform delegable nursing services according to the Nevada School Nurse Regulation and Advisory Opinion, Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 632. They also communicate changes in student health status to the School Nurse, school authorities, parents/guardian, maintain student health and immunization records, and perform related work as assigned.

• Renders first aid to injured or ill students following Student Health Services policies and American Heart Association/American Red Cross standards; administers CPR in life‑threatening emergencies.
• Assists students with physician‑prescribed, parent‑approved medications; performs delegable nursing procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, tracheostomy care, diapering, and toileting.
• Conducts basic vision and hearing screenings; monitors and audits immunization records; refers students to the School Nurse and follows all health‑related policies and procedures.
• Updates and maintains student health records; documents accidents and illnesses; performs computer data entry and general clerical duties; inputs student health data into the designated database.
• Performs periodic maintenance checks of the school’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED); sanitizes health office cots; keeps the health office clean and organized and maintains adequate supplies.
• Assists the School Nurse and principal with special assignments and daily routines; provides general information to students, families, and staff regarding Student Health Services policies.

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

• Heart SAVER + AED CPR card from the American Heart Association.
• Standard First Aid card from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

• Behavior and characteristics of students from the ages of 3 to 22 years.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Basic first aid and emergency procedures.
• Current office procedures.
• Basic computer software and data‑entry skills.
• Files and records management.
• Telephone etiquette.

• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Rendering first aid to injured and ill students.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and reports.
• Dealing tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel on health issues.
• Applying specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures.
• Reading, writing and speaking English at a required level.
• Working quickly and effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather:
  Rarely
• Exposure to loud noises:
  Occasionally
• Working in confined spaces:
  Occasionally
• Working at heights:
  Never
• Working with hazardous materials:
  Rarely

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:
  Occasionally
• Standing/Walking:
  Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:
  Occasionally
• Reaching:
  Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Occasionally
• Climbing:
  Rarely
• Fine motor skills:
  Continuously

• Never:
  The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely:
  Occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally: 10–30% of the time.
• Frequently: 30–60% of the time.
• Continuously:
  More than 60% of the time.

The Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment in all its programs and activities.

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Salary Increases.
• Longevity Bonuses.
• Guidance Resources.
• More information available on the Benefits page.