Job Title: Licensed School Nurse Assistant
Reports to: School Nurse
Must like working with children.
Regular hour: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Paid hourly.
Summary:
Under supervision of the school nurse, the Licensed School Nurse Assistant will perform
a variety of student health care delivery services; perform a variety of student health
services related record keeping; assist with health related testing and screening; and to
perform related work as required. This position maintains student health records,
performs routine record keeping functions and provides direct assistance to the school
nurse. The licensed school nurse assistant has a moderate level of public contact in
person and/or on the telephone
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists school nurse with review of immunization records and emergency medical
records.
Assists school nurse in the maintenance of student health records.
Assists school nurse with mandated screening and preparation of documentation
to parents.
Assists school nurse with review of student records to identify students not in
compliance with mandated health issues.
Assists school nurse in the preparation and distribution of required reports.
Files health records and forms.
Attends IEP meetings as directed by the school nurse.
Assists school nurse with diabetic case management
Assists school nurse in health assessments as directed.
Contact parents to gather missing or incomplete student information Notify
parents of significant injuries and health concerns in the absence of school nurse.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
Assists school nurse with screening students who present signs and symptoms of a
communicable disease/condition and exclude them from school when necessary.
Assess and provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff in the
absence of school nurse.
Assists school nurse with educating school personnel on Universal Precautions,
seizures, asthma, diabetic and allergic reaction protocol.
Assists medical fragile student with pulmonary care and ambulatory deficits.
Administer medication and document medication in the medication administration
record. Document daily, students’ medical procedures in log book.
Monitors inventory of supplies and notify certificated school nurse.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Basic nursing skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proper methods of reporting health problems and concerns according to
established guidelines.
Emergency care and protocol related to healthcare delivery.
Office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Accurate record keeping and filing.
Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Basic health equipment and instruments.
Health Information Privacy Act and regulations.
Medical terminology.
Adhere to and meet designated timelines.
Use and understand medical terminology.
Establish rapport with students, parents, and faculty.
Exercise good judgment, use discretion, work independently, and maintain
confidentiality.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain accurate clerical records, and perform a variety of basic clerical tasks.
Assess emergency situation quickly and calmly.
Education and Experience:
First aid and CPR certificate.
Vocational nurses license or Associate RN license.
One year experience working in a clinical setting.
Required Licenses/Certificates:
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint clearance
Mandated Reporter – required annually
Verification of TB clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.87 - $41.47 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Location:
- Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Rosa, CA 95405: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
