Clinical Support Aide

About the Employer

Job Summary

Reports to: Principal/Director of Health Services. Duty days: 187 days. Wage/Hour status: Non-exempt. Pay Grade: IS03.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills.
• Ability to use computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to physically transfer students with limited mobility in meeting personal needs.

Experience

One year experience in health-related position preferred, including contact with school-age students.

Education

College hours, high school diploma or GED.

Certification

Certification as a Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or EMT is preferred.

Certifications

CPR/AED certification and First Aid certification required.

Required Training

To be completed within 60 days of employment:
• Vision, hearing, scoliosis screening certification.
• Type 2 diabetes screening certification.
• Skills training for emergency medication administration.
• Stop the bleed training.
• Computer training for medical documentation.

Primary Purpose

Assist school nurse by assuming routine record keeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the direct and indirect guidance and direction of a licensed nurse.

Clinical Care

• Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse.
• Carry out specialized health care procedures as trained and directed by school nurse.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medication dispensed.

Screening Activities

• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.

Student Support

• Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Assist students if needed with toileting issues.

Clinic Operations

• Use universal precautions procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep nurse's office clean and sanitary.
• Record information on student health records
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required on all students.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using computer.
• Make appointments for and maintain schedule for the school nurse.
• Maintain documentation of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, six week reporting, and referrals to school nurse.
• Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

Compliance

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, state and local public health rules, state board of education rules, and board policy in health services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Used

Computer, blood pressure monitor, audiometer, glucometer, nebulizer, suction machine, and any other medical equipment necessary for the delivery of specialized health care procedures.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable disease. Ability to lift and transport students to facilitate care. Ability to work with frequent interruptions.