Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) -SUBSTITUTE

Sussex County Public Schools•Stony Creek, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing first aid to students and staff, assisting with health assessments and screenings, maintaining medical records, and working under the direction of a school nurse. The role requires effective communication with students, staff, and parents, and the ability to use school computer systems. The CNA will also be responsible for maintaining the health office and accompanying students when necessary.

Requirements

High School graduate with a valid CPR certification and clinical skills.
Red Cross First Aid Certificate required if not a CNA.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Must be able to work-appropriate computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate preferred.
Experience working in a nursing or health care environment with children.

Responsibilities

Administers first aid to students and staff for minor injuries as needed.
Assists with the assessment of illnesses, diseases, injuries and certain health screenings of students and staff under the direction of professional staff.
Assists in the maintenance of medical records and daily logs of clinic visits.
Reports sensitive situations and/or extensive injuries/illnesses to professional staff for further evaluation.
Works under protocols established by school nurse - LPN or RN.
Utilizes the nursing components of the ESIS computer system as directed by the school nurse.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Communicates with parents via telephone regarding student health problems.
Maintains the health office.
Accompanies students home or to the hospital as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned by School Nurse (LPN or RN) or other appropriate administrators.