SUBSTITUTE HEALTH SERVICES ASSISTANT

SCHOOL NURSE - RN PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:                           1.   High School diploma or equivalent

                                                        2.   First Aid and CPR Certificate and Medication training

                                                        3.   Minimum of LPN License.

                                                        4.   Experience working in health field preferred.

                                                        5.   Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS:                                       District Health Coordinator/Principal

SUPERVISES:                                 Not Applicable

JOB GOAL:                                      To enhance the educational process by the modification or removal of health-related barriers to learning and by promotion of an optimal level of wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:          Administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; assist with health testing programs; prepare and maintain a variety of records, files and reports.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide health services in accordance with KRS 156.502.
2. Obtain Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Training if deemed necessary by the school district.
3. Provide health teaching with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion and health restoration to students, parents, and school staff as required by supervisor.
4. Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.
5. Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provides screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
6. Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
7. Maintain health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student health records in Infinite Campus; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
8. Dispense and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within District guidelines.
9. Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organizations as directed.
10. Provide information and makes recommendations to Principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs; develops programs to meet school health needs as approved by District Health Coordinator.
11. Make home visits as directed by District Health Coordinator or Administrator.
12. Maintain and inventories first aid supplies and notifies District Health Coordinator; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition.
13. Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify School District Health Coordinator, administrator, parents or paramedics as necessary.
14. Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools as needed.
15. Contact parents in the event of student’s illness or condition requiring the student’s dismissal from school; provides screening upon return to school to insure student health condition.  Works cooperatively with parents in addressing student’s health and hygiene issues.
16. Complete all medical forms required for field trips.
17. Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, and treatment procedures.
18. Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal, District Health Coordinator and/or the Superintendent/Designee.

TERM OF SERVICE:             Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:                       Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with

                                                provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified

                                                Personnel.