On-Call Nurse Assistant

About the position

The position involves assisting the school nurse by taking on routine record-keeping activities, providing minor first-aid care, and conducting health screenings at the campus level. The role requires working under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illnesses according to a detailed policy established by the school nurse.
• Administer and keep a record of medication dispensed to students only when directed by the school nurse.
• Take vital signs and communicate findings to the school nurse.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
• Assist students to and from the health room with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who will be picked up from school for health reasons.
• Follow the school nurse's instructions and procedures to aid in the daily operation of the clinic.
• Keep the school nurse informed about the urgency of students' needs.
• Manage the clinic independently when the campus nurse is off-campus.
• Use precaution when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
• Keep the health clinic clean and sanitary.
• Keep the clinic organized and orderly.
• Maintain clinic supplies and office supplies as needed.
• Prepare and arrange bulletin boards and displays near the clinic.
• Answer phone calls.
• Assist the school nurse with the upkeeping of records and reports.
• Data entry of students records to system.
• Scan and filing of student records.
• Keep gently used clothing organized and orderly.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws.
• Comply with School Health Policy and Procedures established by Odyssey Academy.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• First aid and CPR certifications or agreement to become certified within the designated timeframe
• Experience working with children preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred
• At least one year of health-related experience, including contact with school-age children.