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School Health Assistant (Part-Time) (Tamarus)

Employer
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas
Location
Las Vegas, NV, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, School Nurse
Job Type
Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:

Part-Time Position

Monday-Friday

8am-12 noon

The primary goal of the Health Assistant is to care for student health injuries and/or illnesses in an expedient and safe manner. The Health Assistant works with parents, students, and school medical personnel for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimum health of each student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
  1. Provides appropriate emergency care of illness or injury to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure, i.e. the use of ice packs, temperature taking, band-aid, and Kool fever gel for the lowering fevers.
  2. Administers oral, inhaled, and topical medications to students after receiving a prescriber's written order and parent's permission. Injected medications, such as an EpiPen, may be given only in an emergency.
  3. Log the results in the Log Book, diabetic students' blood glucose, Carbs, and Insulin Doses.
  4. Keep accurate records of medications brought to the front office and records each administration of medication in Infinite Campus.
  5. Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.
  6. Notify campus principal of serious incidents, significant health problems, referrals, and possible child abuse.
  7. Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
  8. Performs all other health-related or work delegated tasks that are required to accomplish the objectives of the total school health program.


POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
  1. Completes "Health Office Visit" in Infinite Campus to document each student seen in the front office, including their chief complaint, the time arrived and time left the front office.
  2. Assume responsibility for maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
  3. Follows district policy regarding the cleaning of cots and equipment.
  4. Follows district policy regarding infection-control measures.
  5. Monitor inventory of supplies and notifies campus principal of needed supplies

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience, Training:

1.High school graduate or equivalent is required

2. Current CPR certification is required

3. Red Cross First Aid required/or prior healthcare experience/training such as EMT or another medical background

4. Good oral and written communication skills

5. Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis

6. Basic computer experience is required

Primary Location:
Tamarus Campus
Salary Range:
Per Month
Shift Type:
Full-Time

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