Medical Aide

Department

Student Services

Job Title

Medical Aide/Special Care Nurse

FLSA Status

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Reports to

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary

This position provides 1:1 nursing services for students with specific health care needs in classrooms, school-based environments, and the community setting such as field trips. This position may at times provide nursing services for a small group of students with specific health care needs as well.

Qualifications

• A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with pediatric experience.
• 1-3 years previous nursing experience in either an acute care or home setting
• Current and valid MA LPN/RN License
• Current and valid CPR/AED certification
  
  

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

Review and carry out doctor's orders for care and medication administration during the school day

• Provide direct student care
• Implement an Individual Health Plan and Emergency Action Plan for the school setting
• Collaborate with the school nurse
• Manage and maintain any necessary health related equipment
• Provide nursing care and medication administration for assigned student during transport (if provided by Newton Public Schools)
• Document all nursing care in the electronic health record (SNAP)
• Help develop and be familiar with a safe evacuation plan for student(s)
• Accompany student in the event of emergency medical transport
• Attend field trips
• Attend student meetings, such as planning meetings and IEP meetings, as requested
• Attend extracurricular programs as requested
• Assist to perform health screenings, when otherwise not assigned
• Provide medication administration, health assessments and care for students and staff based on the nursing process
• Document all health encounters
• Communicate health information to school nurse and parents in a timely manner
• When available provide back up to the school nurses
• Perform other nursing services and adaptive care skills such as toileting per job description and as assigned by the Director of School Health Services.
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Cover school nurse absences as assigned by the Director of School Health Services.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Majority of work is performed in the community or a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and/or kneel. The employee must be able to physically manage student supplies and equipment and respond to medical emergencies.