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Beaumont independent school district
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Nurse Aide
CLASSIFICATION:
Nonexempt
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Teacher(s)
PAY GRADE:
PSS
2
/ 183 Days
LOCATION:
Campus Assigned
DATE REVISED:
12/01/2017
FUNDED BY:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist school nurse by assuming routine recordkeeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening. CPR and First-aid certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
by a school nurse.
procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
vision and hearing, and examining spine and scalp.
necessary.
providing wound care.
computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
computer or typewriter.
communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
EQUIPMENT USED:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Environmental Demands
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Nurse Aide
CLASSIFICATION:
Nonexempt
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Teacher(s)
PAY GRADE:
PSS
2
/ 183 Days
LOCATION:
Campus Assigned
DATE REVISED:
12/01/2017
FUNDED BY:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist school nurse by assuming routine recordkeeping activities, providing minor first aid care, and conducting health screenings at campus level. Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School diploma or GED Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing and spinal screening. CPR and First-aid certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
- Ability to use personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- Experience working with children of all ages.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Carry out first aid and emergency procedures for ill and injured students as directed
by a school nurse.
- Administer medication to students according to board policy and district
procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
- Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight, testing
vision and hearing, and examining spine and scalp.
- Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as
necessary.
- Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and
providing wound care.
- Keep the nurse's office clean and sanitary.
- Record information on student health records.
- Assist nurse in compiling, maintenance and filing of all physical and
computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Assist nurse in preparation of correspondence, reports, and records using personal
computer or typewriter.
- Make appointments for the school nurse.
- Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accident,
communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
- Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.(3 of 3)
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, state Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer and copier.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands
- Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting
Environmental Demands
- Normal classroom environment
- Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.