Nurse Aide

Company: Wharton Independent School District
Location: Wharton
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
5/25/2022

Location:
District-Wide
Qualifications
--- High school diploma or equivalent
--- Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
--- Ability to use personal computer and software
--- Ability to work effectively with people
--- This position requires regular interacting with the public
--- Prolonged use of the computer?

Responsibilities
--- Responsible for routine duties related to the operation of the school clinic
--- Administer basic first aid and care to ill and injured students according to district policy
--- Refer specific student health problems and concerns, including consultation for the ill or injured student, to the assigned school nurse
--- Perform health screenings according to district and state guidelines
--- Assist the assigned school nurse in preparations for health teaching activities
--- Assist in enforcing immunization statutes and prepare cumulative health records for new students
--- Maintain clinic inventory and ensure a healthful clinic environment
--- Update and maintain medical records for students at regular and/or required intervals
--- Serve as liaison between school, home and community
--- Perform other duties as assigned
--- Work with frequent interruptions
--- Moving small boxes, equipment and other campus equipment
Benefits
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See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 202

Full description

Job Title: Nurse Aide

Reports To: Building Principal Classification:

Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status:

Non-exempt Days: 187

Primary Purpose: Responsible for routine duties related to the operation of the school clinic.

Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification: --- High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge/Skills:
--- Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
--- Ability to use personal computer and software.
--- Ability to work effectively with people. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Nurse Support:
--- Administer basic first aid and care to ill and injured students according to district policy.
--- Refer specific student health problems and concerns, including consultation for the ill or injured student, to the assigned school nurse.
--- Perform health screenings according to district and state guidelines.
--- Assist the assigned school nurse in preparations for health teaching activities.

Clerical Support:
--- Assist in enforcing immunization statutes and prepare cumulative health records for new students.
--- Maintain clinic inventory and ensure a healthful clinic environment.
--- Update and maintain medical records for students at regular and/or required intervals.
--- Process health information via computer system.

Other:
--- Serve as liaison between school, home and community.
--- Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands:
--- Maintain emotional control under stress.
--- Work with frequent interruptions.
--- This position requires regular interacting with the public.

Physical Demands:
--- Repetitive hand motions.
--- Prolonged use of the computer.
--- Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
--- Moving small boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.

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