Care Assistant School Health DOH - Partial Year - Grant (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

About The Position

Provides routine patient care under the direction of the RN, including performing observations, reporting patients’ conditions, and providing teaching to families. The Care Assistant supports school health screening, documentation, clinic operations, first aid, and coordination with families, school staff, and the nursing team. The role also assists students in connecting with NCH telehealth appointments and providers.

Requirements

Active, good-standing Florida Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT license, maintained throughout employment.
Active, good-standing American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Active, good-standing Level II Background Check, maintained throughout employment.
American Heart Association First Aid certification required within one month of hire and maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in medication calculations for administration.
Knowledge of CDC and MDCPS vaccine schedules and mandatory vaccine requirements.
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and the school health team.
Ability to maintain a high level of quality and safe patient care.
Ability to uphold standards established by the Department of Health, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and NCHS.
Ability to provide direction, guidance, supervision, and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team consistent with the hospital’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

Two years of school health experience preferred.
Two years of pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN and LPN with state-mandated vision, BMI, and oral health screenings in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring documentation is accurate.
Assist the nursing team with initial parent notification of referrals.
Review health records and enter screening data and interventions in student cumulative health records.
Document screenings and student visits in Frontline (Trust repository) and NCH documentation systems.
Keep the clinic clean and orderly.
Ensure clinic equipment and supplies are functional and organized, and report problems with equipment or the physical environment to the nursing team.
Provide first aid within scope of practice to students seeking care in the health clinic.
Maintain clinic supply inventory and pick up and deliver supplies to school health clinics.
Participate in educational sessions with the nursing team.
Identify students with chronic conditions, initiate contact with parents, and keep the nursing team informed about students requiring RN services.
Ensure documentation compliance for each student receiving services.
Assist leaders and clinical personnel with clerical duties as needed.
Attend open house and school meet-and-greet events with the team.
Assist students in connecting with NCH telehealth appointments and NCH providers.