Certified Nursing Assistant - Five Cubes : Job Details

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Location: Morganton, NC, United States Job Description for Certified Nursing Assistant • Administers first aid, medication, and mandated screenings (e.g. hearing, vision, scoliosis, lice checks, immunizations, height/weight, etc.) for the purpose of assisting nurses and meeting requirements. • Advises in the enrollment of students for the purpose of ensuring proper immunization history and verification of immunizations, and/or conveying or receiving information. • Assists nurses, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing at school site. • Cleans and organizes work areas (e.g. office areas, sinks, counters, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary environment. • Consults with School Nurse regarding a variety of issues (e.g. emergency situations, neglect/abuse, assessment needs, infectious/contagious diseases,) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and/or health care concerns, minimizing infection and complying with the law. • Distributes educational and instructional materials for the purpose of instructing teachers, students and/or parents on a variety of health subjects. • Always follows universal precautions and infection control procedures for the purpose of minimizing the risk of transmitting contagious and/or infectious disease. • Maintains inventory of school health and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of material as needed. • Maintains medical emergency cards and health records (e.g. mandated screening, immunization records, medication logs, accident reports, daily logs, etc.) for the purpose of resolving discrepancies in records and/or providing information required by legal and professional standards. • Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services staff. • Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. logs, re-screen lists, student records, accident reports, notices, periodic and year-end reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information. • Reports unsafe environmental conditions in the building or grounds to the principal for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students and staff. • Responds to inquiries of students, staff, and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required. • Schedules screenings, etc. for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established regulations. • Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness and/or disciplinary actions.