What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Room Professional position at west bend joint school district?
Interested? Apply on WECAN at wbsdhr.org to vacancy ID 264065
The RN/LPN/MA/CNA assists in coordinating the health services to students and employees within the District. Ensures that all health services comply with Federal and State laws and standards. The RN/LPN/MA/CNA provides assistance and care of sick and injured students, maintains health and medical documentation for the school, and performs medical procedures as necessary, under the direction of the District Nurse (RN).
Performance Responsibilities:
Clinic: The primary emphasis is assisting and maintaining an optimal level of "health" through established District/medical policies and practices for all students through:
- Will perform nursing tasks consistent with educational preparation commensurate with certification/licensure.
- Provide basic emergency care of illness or injury and in procedures of emergency care.
- Communicating with parents/guardians and children regarding health problems.
- Referring emergency situations to parents, physicians, and hospitals. Also referring non-emergency situations to parents and appropriate personnel.
- Maintains connections with community agencies, schools and families to provide on-going health support in conjunction with or as directed by the District Nurse.
- Assisting in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- While maintaining student confidentiality, act as a resource for teaching staff in appropriate medical processes and/or procedures.
- May initiate teaching of nursing tasks to staff members delegated by the District Nurse.
- Acting as a resource person to staff members for materials pertaining to various health units.
- Assisting in obtaining and maintaining emergency cards, immunization records and other appropriate medical documents for students and personnel.
- Monitoring students' health status during periods of short-term rest or recovery; follow up on medically excused absences as necessary.
- Assist in preparing preliminary budget for supplies, materials and equipment. Assists with inventorying of supplies and equipment. Making recommendations toward the purchases of larger medical/office equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the District Nurse and/or administration.
BENEFITS: The District provides paid life and long term disability insurance, as well as voluntary participation in 403(b), additional life, Short Term Disability, vision, dental and paid time off. Not scheduled to work during school breaks and summer!
Education and Licensure:
- Current Wisconsin State Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse or MA, or CNA
- Current CPR certification (maintenance of certification while employed) / AED
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with school age children, staff, parents/guardians and physicians
- Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and positively with employees, students, parents, medical personnel and the general public.
- Ability to maintain a sense of humor and use a positive, caring, supportive approach while working with a variety of people.
- Ability to adapt nursing process to fit the health needs of each school community.
- Ability to display proactive behavior through initiative, decisiveness and the ability to work independently.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (medical and personal information).
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
- Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.
- Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
- Study and apply new information, and take initiative.
- Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
- Work accurately with close attention to detail.
- Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with District staff and public.
- Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality and accuracy.
- Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.
- Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.
Wage is based on certification
Interested? Apply on WECAN at wbsdhr.org to vacancy ID 264065
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21