School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Mesa East Valley Campus
About The Position
AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is seeking a School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant to work at our new Mesa East Valley Campus. Under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse, the School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant will be responsible for supporting students with medical needs on the campus.
Requirements
- Valid CNA certification with the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
- 1-2 years of experience working with students with various medical needs, with specific experience with autism preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate general medical equipment
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of experience working with students with various medical needs, with specific experience with autism preferred
Responsibilities
- Administer student medications under the direct training and supervision of the district School Nurse
- Support students who are medically fragile in their daily living at school at the West Valley Campus
- Support a student 1:1 with medical and physical needs during the school day
- Support students’ individualized medical/emergency plans under the direction of the district School Nurse
- Track chronic illness documentation and ensure communication to the Registrar, School Nurse, and the classroom teacher
- Prioritize and administer basic first aid following the assessment of injured students
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and the district School Nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team and handle critical situations safely and effectively
- May be used as a backup to cover the front desk
- Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
- Other duties as directed
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- 80 hours of Paid Time off and Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid fall, winter, and spring breaks
- 401K participation with a company match
- Calm Health account access is available for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- Great professional development and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
