What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Specialist (LPN or RN) - Pine Hill Elementary School position at South Washington County Schools?
Position Type :
Health Services / Health Care Specialist
Date Posted : 6 / 11 / 2024
Location :
Pine Hill Elementary School
Date Available : 08 / 21 / 2024
Closing Date : Open until Filled
POSITION : Health Care Specialist - Procedure
9 Months - Class 8 - 7 hours per day
HOURS : 8 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.with ½ hour unpaid lunch
LOCATION : Pine Hill Elementary School
ANTICIPATED START DATE : August 21, 2024
STARTING RATE OF PAY : $25.35 per hour (Step 1)
POSITION SUMMARY :
The primary goal of the Health Care Specialist is to care for student health, injuries, and / or illnesses in an expedient manner. The Health Care Specialist must also demonstrate the ability and desire to work with medically fragile and / or cognitively impaired students and have the ability to perform technical nursing procedures under the direction of a Licensed School Nurse.
Benefits :
SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.
Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :
1. First Aid :
a. Administer first aid, emergency, and episodic care accordingly to their nursing licensure and knowledge.
b. Monitor students and refer to Licensed School Nurse when assessments, evaluations, or nursing interventions may be necessary.
2. Cooperation :
- Assist in planning with the Licensed School Nurse as the LSN plans services for students with special needs (i.e., technical nursing procedures, homebound services, transportation, or excessive absence follow-up).
- Assist with Special Ed evaluations.
- Develop Individual Health Plans (IHP) under the supervision of the LSN.
- Function as a team member of Health Services so student health is maintained or improved and learning is facilitated. Attend IEP meetings as Health Services, TAT or SST representative.
3. Record Keeping :
4. Student Wellness :
5. Delegated Functions :
6. Other duties as assigned :
a. by Building Principal or Special Education Director
b. by supervising LSN or Lead Nurses
c. Provide selected Health Care trainings.
d. Participate in local time studies.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) :
Required :
Desired :
TESTING :
Candidates must pass the qualifying test prior to bidding. Successful candidates must have a qualifying score in each of the following testing areas to be considered for the position : Excel, Word, Basic Office Skills and Following Written Instructions.
Salary : $25
