Health Liaison - Horizon Community Middle School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Directly assist in meeting the health needs of students autonomously and/or under the direction of a licensed registered school nurse (RN) when necessary, based on the scope of practice of the position incumbent. Perform clinic triage. Administer first aid for acute conditions and assist in managing students with chronic health conditions. Perform health care tasks and nursing delegated tasks, including tracheostomy care/suctioning, oxygen administration, catheterization, medication administration, insulin administration, in accordance with state laws and district protocol and procedures. Respond to emergency situations (anaphylaxis, asthma exacerbation, seizure, injuries, adrenal insufficiency, etc..) using first aid. Documents, records, and maintains health information.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
One (1) year of healthcare, medical, fitness, or related experience
Minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours of coursework related to healthcare/wellness
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification
Intermediate math skills
Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, computers, email, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of community resources
Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of health clinic equipment that provide objective observations
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Advanced interpersonal relations skills, including professional telephone and email communication
Advanced organizational and time management skills
Ability to diffuse and manage stressful and/or volatile situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA
Ability and willingness to have medical contact with and provide physical care for students
Ability and willingness to provide basic custodial services in health clinic
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic certification
Qualified medication administration personnel (QMAP)/medication administration qualified
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Provide routine medical care for students and staff as well as triage, first aid/urgent care, and routine interventions for ill and injured students in the health clinic in accordance with state regulations, scope of practice, district training, and emergency care guidelines. This includes providing technical physical care for students with medical needs such as tracheostomy care and suctioning, care of gastrostomy tubes, catheterization, mandatory reporting, and when delegated by a registered school nurse, accurately follow student medication delivery orders, diabetes medication administration, etc.
Interview students and staff regarding current problems, medications, and review medical records for health information. Obtain and record vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration
Maintain all health records, including log of daily health clinic visits. Communicate with parent/guardian via phone and/or email as necessary.
Participate in student treatment regimen, including administering medications (may be under the supervision of a registered nurse). May need to administer lifesaving medications through various routes (subcutaneous, intramuscular, rectal, intranasal, inhaled, gastronomy tube or by mouth).
Collect data to support health related needs and interventions during the school.
Share information with school stakeholders that meet the needs of individual children and families while understanding and respecting the values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences, and circumstances of a culturally diverse population.
Assist with student needs, including mandatory reporting if necessary. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Follow standard precautions, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette.
Perform basic clerical duties such as data entry, alphabetizing, filing, duplicating, laminating, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and light bookkeeping.
Contribute to the maintenance of student immunization files and ensure all students have an appropriate Certificate of Immunization or Certificate of Exemption (or other documentation required by current state statute). Prepare immunization compliance plans, track students who are in-process, and assist families to achieve compliance.
Contact emergency services as necessary. Communicate with emergency contact for ill or injured students according to state laws and district protocol and guidelines.
Form community partnerships and engage resources with agencies that will meet the needs of families
Promote awareness of developmental age-appropriate best practices. Provide support, staff development, and training.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.