What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - School (CNA) position at Covelo Group?
Overview
Covelo Group is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) to join our Educational Services team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career meeting the unique needs of students in a school setting, this could be the role for you.
Covelo Group’s expert recruiters connect qualified allied health professionals with school districts across the U.S. We don’t place our applicants in just any job – we partner with you to match you with the right position to match your skills and advance your unique career goals.
Job Summary
As a school CNA, you will support the school nursing staff by providing basic care to students as well as promoting disease prevention, hygiene, and overall health. Your duties as a CNA will include collecting and recording students’ vitals, maintaining medical records, and reporting any noteworthy observations to a supervising school district nurse. Your students will vary in age from grades K-12, depending on the school to which you will be assigned within the district.
Depending on students’ unique health conditions, you may be required to provide support, alongside an RN, for a wide range of care that could include respiratory treatments or maintenance of equipment such as catheters, gastric tubes, tracheostomies, or ventilators.
We are looking for a versatile CNA who is willing to collaborate with a diverse group of students, educators, and administrators. Our ideal CNA applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of meeting the various healthcare needs of medically fragile students.
Benefits Package
Competitive compensation
Health benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)
401 (k) retirement savings
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program
Experience
Previous CNA experience preferred
Licensure and Certifications
Current CNA Licensure within the state of practice
BLS certification
At Covelo Group, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. What’s more, we’ll guide you every step of the way, offering 24/7 on-call employer support. If you’re looking to take your healthcare career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!
