Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
7/12/2026
Location:
District Wide
Nurse Aide/Clinic Assistant
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the school nurse (RN) by assuming routine record-keeping activities, providing minor first aid care and conducting health screenings at the campus level. Works under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant certificate, preferred Current BLS Provider certification preferred Willingness to acquire the following certifications and training: Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screening Certifications BLS Provider Certification Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) training
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer keyboarding skills with emphasis on numerical data entry
- General knowledge of office equipment
- Computer skills and willingness to learn/adapt/lead other nurses in implementation of district software/Electronic Health Record
- Ability to work within a team framework as well as perform responsibilities independently
Experience:
Clerical experience (preferred) Experience working with school age adolescents (preferred)
Essential Functions:
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Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse or Director of Health Services.
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Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain an accurate log of medication dispensed.
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Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse oximeter and blood pressure. Communicate findings to the school nurse for direction.
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Assist with screening activities including vision and hearing testing and spinal screening.
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Communicate with parents regarding individual students as directed by the school nurse.
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Escort students to and from the nurse's office.
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Serve as a member of the first responder team.
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Attend health services meetings when scheduled.
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Maintain accurate student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
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Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate updated health records on all students.
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Maintain nurse's office supply inventory and request supplies monthly as needed. 12. Perform routine clerical duties including answering the telephone and maintaining daily nursing documentation.
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Willing to travel within the district to assist in various campus settings, if not a stationary position.
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Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of State Health Services, State Board of Education rule, and Splendora ISD board policy in the health services area.
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Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
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Adhere to HIPAA/FERPA and confidentiality rules and regulations.
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Other:
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
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Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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Other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
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Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
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Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
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Lifting: Frequent lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
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Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
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Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Other Information:
The District contributes $330 per month toward the cost of employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.
Position Type: Full-Time
Days: 10-month/181 Days
Pay Grade: 201
