Nurse Aide

Nurse Aide/Clinic Assistant

Assist the school nurse (RN) by assuming routine record-keeping activities, providing minor first aid care and conducting health screenings at the campus level. Works under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant certificate (preferred)
• Current BLS Provider certification (preferred)
• Willingness to acquire Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screening Certifications, BLS Provider Certification, Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) training

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer keyboarding skills with emphasis on numerical data entry
• General knowledge of office equipment
• Computer skills and willingness to learn/adapt/lead other nurses in implementation of district software/Electronic Health Record
• Ability to work within a team framework as well as perform responsibilities independently

• Clerical experience (preferred)
• Experience working with school age adolescents (preferred)

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illnesses according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse or Director of Health Services.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain an accurate log of medication dispensed.
• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse oximeter and blood pressure) and communicate findings to the school nurse for direction.
• Assist with screening activities including vision and hearing testing and spinal screening.
• Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse.
• Escort students to and from the nurse's office.
• Serve as a member of the first responder team.
• Attend health services meetings when scheduled.
• Maintain accurate student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate updated health records on all students.
• Maintain nurse's office supply inventory and request supplies monthly as needed.
• Perform routine clerical duties including answering the telephone and maintaining daily nursing documentation.
• Willing to travel within the district to assist in various campus settings, if not a stationary position.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, State Board of Education rule, and Splendora ISD board policy in the health services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Adhere to HIPAA/FERPA and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
• Posture:
  Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking and reaching
• Lifting:
  Frequent lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
  Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The District contributes $330 per month toward the cost of employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225 per month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.