What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant (185 Days) School Year 2024-2025 position at Dallas Independent School District?
BASIC FUNCTIONS :
- Assists the registered nurse in maintaining an efficient, safe, and healthy clinic environment
- Provide basic first aid and emergency care according to district policy and department guidelines and procedures
- Maintain current CPR certification and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use automated external defibrillator (AED) for an individual experiencing a cardiac event
- Assist with communicable disease prevention and control program as directed by the nurse(i.e., tracking, monitoring and recording immunizations, screening for skin / scalp conditions)
- Successfully complete course work and become certified as a state health screener for Vision, Hearing, Spinal and type 2 Diabetes in children within six months; perform student screenings as directed by the nurse
- Administer prescribed medications and performs special procedures for students following appropriate instruction and monitoring treatments by the nurse
- Record and maintain accurate student health information in student electronic health record
- Shares appropriate health information with the nurse and maintain confidentiality
- Inform the nurse of request or need for health counseling and health education
- Assist in ordering and maintaining adequate clinic supplies
- Perform additional related task and duties as requested, taught, and supervised by the nurse
- Perform all other task and duties as assignedSalary commensurate with education and experienceSelected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he / she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer - Human Capital Management.A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.No telephone calls please.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M / F / HIf interested apply online at www.dallasisd.orgDallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).QUALIFICATIONS :
- Accredited high school diploma or equivalent (USA equivalency) required
- Previous experience in health care or related field
- Typing / computer skills and update skills as required
- Previous office / clerical; experience (desirable)
- Personal transportation (required)
- CPR Certified
