Date Revised

May 2020

Status

Exempt

Salary Level

Classified Salary Schedule - F

Work Year

10 months

Qualifications

Current Arizona License to practice as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Minimum of one year of experience in school nursing or public health nursing as a CNA

Good communication skills. Ability to interpret and implement the District health program; to work cooperatively with students, parents, faculty and community

First Aid and CPR certificate required

AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearence Card

Other qualifications as the Governing Board may deem appropriate

Job Goal

Assists School Nurses in providing for a healthy educational environment by attending to illnesses, injuries or other health-related issues of students and staff while under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Duties

Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.

Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician or nurse, for the care of students or staff members who have suffered an injury or emergency illness.

Administer first aid/CPR in accordance with established procedures.

Conduct vision, hearing, height, weight and blood pressure screenings and refers individuals to health care providers as needed for additional tests or consultation.

Maintains current and accurate health records on a daily basis.

Assists with medical, dental and eye care appointments.

Transport ill or injured students/staff as required.

Make home visits and communicates with parents or guardians on health issues with students.

Maintains and reviews required State Health Reports with School Nurses.

Assists in health education instruction and health career awareness activities.

Assists with reporting suspected communicable disease, child abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities.

Assists with school efforts targeting wellness programs for students and staff.

Attends faculty and staff meetings to provide input on student health issues.

Maintains an orderly, healthy and clean work area.

May order and inventory health/medical supplies.

Attends staff meetings and professional development workshops.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certificates/Licenses

Arizona License as Certified Nursing Assistant required

First Aid and CPR certificate required

Valid Driver’s License

Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Effort

Occasional stooping, bending and/or light lifting

Working Environment

Normal office conditions

Supervision Given

None

Supervision Received

Building Principal and/or School RN