General Description

Please note this is a "continuous recruit position" to build an applicant pool for all elementary schools during the 2024-2025 academic year. All qualified applicants with a complete application will be considered as positions are available.

*The work schedule for Bellwood Elementary (year-round school) is 217 day; 6.5 hours.

Provides health care assistance to students. Handles routine and non-routine medical situations within standard medical practices. Work is under general supervision and may require special instruction by a health care professional. Contacts are made within and outside the school; may require handling of sensitive information or dealing tactfully with others. Some judgment is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
• Dispenses medication and administers tests to students as required by physicians under state/local guidelines; maintains appropriate medication records and logs.
• Provides specialized assistance and health care services to students in accordance with physician's instructions (e.g. catherization for physically handicapped students, assist with nebulizers).
• Treats minor accidents and health emergencies.
• Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR (if trained) until help arrives.
• Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
• Provides clerical assistance - typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Report Preparation:

May be asked to develop an immunization report or other documentation of medical services.

Contacts:

Contacts would be with school personnel as well as parents, students and school nurse.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in a public school setting and regularly works with medical substances, supplies and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and dust. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene. Some knowledge of childhood growth and development. Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment. Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner. Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Requirements

• Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment. Strongly prefer, LPN, CNA or EMT.
  
• Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.