Substitute Clinic Assistant
Location
Suffolk, VA | United States
Job description
Position Type:
School Nurse/School Nurse
Date Posted: 6/13/2022
Location: Suffolk Public Schools- All Locations
Closing Date: Until Filled
Title : Substitute Clinic Assistant
Salary : $21.69/PER HOUR
7 Hours Per Day
Position Purpose: - Performs responsible paraprofessional work assisting the school nurse by providing care for ill and injured students; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Nurse.
Essential Functions: - Providing nursing care and physical screening to students; assisting in the maintenance and operation of a school clinic.
- Performs health care services to students in school system;
- Performs nursing assessment of students sent to school health clinic;
- After observation and assessment, counsels student and reports problems observed to registered nurse;
- Administers medications and first-aid;
- Assists with screening and testing students for hearing and vision problems, height, weight and blood pressure;
- Keeps logs of visits and care given; maintains adequate clinic supplies;
- Performs related tasks as required.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment: - Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
- Uses personal computers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Thorough knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination;
- some knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid;
- ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required;
- ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail;
- ability to maintain accurate records.
Safety Requirements :
- Adhere to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
- Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: - Work in standard school building environment.
- Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.
Qualifications Profile: - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
License or Certificate: - License Practical Nurse, designated as LPN. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state .
- Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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