Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. This role ensures the safety and well-being of students with special healthcare needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and provide care for students with special healthcare needs
• Supervise students to ensure safety at all times
• Contribute to and implement individualized plans of care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in school or healthcare settings
• Document according to school health policies and procedures (e.g., UHC, OHA, screenings, parent/guardian notifications)
• Administer first aid as appropriate
• Administer medications as prescribed, following the student’s 504P and IEP
• Obtain, record, and monitor vital signs, recognizing abnormal ranges
• Assist the nurse or students in providing specialized treatments
• Maintain inventory of student care and first aid supplies
• Provide COVID-19 support, including supervising symptomatic students and staff, identifying close contacts, and managing communication.
• Support infection control strategies, such as health screenings and cleaning/disinfecting.
• Communicate proactively with parents, students, and other agencies to promote needed documents and treatments.
• Monitor students referred for illness to ensure their safety and welfare
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, injury-related accidents) to maintain student safety
• Respond to emergencies, determining and implementing appropriate actions to maintain student health and safety
• Maintain confidentiality of all students
• Perform duties accurately and promptly as assigned
• Perform procedures accurately and promptly as directed by the facility and/or licensed designee within the scope of practice
• Observe appropriate infection control procedures, including universal precautions
• Notify the supervising nurse of any abnormal findings or conditions
• Adhere to the standards and procedures of School Health Partners and all facilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred: 2 years of experience in a hospital, school, or clinic environment

License/Certification/Registration:

DC Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required
Current CPR Certification required
Current First Aid Training required
Approved DC Medication Administration Certification required