Aide - Clinic

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

2d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• College hours, high school diploma or GED
• CPR/AED certification and First Aid certification required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a nurse aide, medical assistant or EMT is preferred
• One year experience in health-related position preferred including contact with school-age students

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
• Escort students to and from clinic and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Assist students if needed with toileting issues.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees