Medical Aide

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides 1:1 nursing services for students with specific health care needs in classrooms, school-based environments, and the community setting such as field trips. This position may at times provide nursing services for a small group of students with specific health care needs as well.

Requirements

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with pediatric experience.
1-3 years previous nursing experience in either an acute care or home setting
Current and valid MA LPN/RN License
Current and valid CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

Review and carry out doctor's orders for care and medication administration during the school day
Provide direct student care
Implement an Individual Health Plan and Emergency Action Plan for the school setting
Collaborate with the school nurse
Manage and maintain any necessary health related equipment
Provide nursing care and medication administration for assigned student during transport (if provided by Newton Public Schools)
Document all nursing care in the electronic health record (SNAP)
Help develop and be familiar with a safe evacuation plan for student(s)
Accompany student in the event of emergency medical transport
Attend field trips
Attend student meetings, such as planning meetings and IEP meetings, as requested
Attend extracurricular programs as requested
Assist to perform health screenings, when otherwise not assigned
Provide medication administration, health assessments and care for students and staff based on the nursing process
Document all health encounters
Communicate health information to school nurse and parents in a timely manner
When available provide back up to the school nurses
Perform other nursing services and adaptive care skills such as toileting per job description and as assigned by the Director of School Health Services.
Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
Cover school nurse absences as assigned by the Director of School Health Services.