Job Location : all cities,TX, USA
Position Type:
Nurse/Assistant - Clinic Elementary School
Date Posted:
9/10/2024
Location:
TBD Location
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Job Title: Assistant - Clinic Elementary School Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal/Nurse Pay Grade: IS 3 - 187 Days
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: January 6, 2023
Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care. Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.
Clerical
* Assist the school nurse in record keeping as directed.
* Answer clinic telephone, types health reports, and performs other clerical duties as requested by the school nurse or principal.
* Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
* Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
* Send out routine notices to parents
* Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
* Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
* Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse (RN).
* Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents,
communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).
Compliance
* Maintain confidentiality of all information.
* Participate in in-service training programs.
* Refer all inquiries by other school personnel concerning students to the school nurse and will not diagnose, prescribe, or give any medical advice, nor release any information regarding the health of students
* Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
* Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress