Nurse Aide

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
9/12/2024
Location:
London High School
Date Available:
tbd
Closing Date:
until filled LONDON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: NURSE AIDE File 512
Reports to: Nurse, Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Job Objectives: Administers a health service program as prescribed by the Nurse and London City Schools to help students benefit from the district's educational programs and services. Works with colleagues to ensure the provision of all services mandated by State and Federal law. Uses each contact with the public as an opportunity to promote a positive impression of the school district. Required to obtain and maintain current background checks and an aide permit through the Ohio Department of Education.
NOTE: Legal restrictions prohibit the diagnosis and treatment of individuals beyond the evaluation of symptoms and administering first aide in emergencies. Students with suspected health problems are referred to their parents/guardians for follow-up by a physician and/or other medical provider.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Minimum • High School diploma
* LPN license is required
Qualifications: • CPR/First Aid Certified
* Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Ability to learn appropriate skills for the position.
• Ability to physically manage students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates maturity and the ability to work with students and their families.
Responsibilities The following skills and duties are representative of performance expectations.
and Essential A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual
Functions: with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Learns the purpose and proper procedures to perform all assigned duties. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Administers oral medications and maintains logs as instructed by the District Nurse.
• Orders/replenishes first aid supplies in the building where he/she is housed
• Performs head lice screenings and reports any students who have head lice to the nurse and principal
• Performs vision, hearing and scoliosis checks under the direction of the district nurse.
• Communicates with special education case managers (ie. Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists) to complete and write-up vision and hearing screenings on student referred to special education.
• Provides support to students who are diabetic: Monitors blood sugar levels, does insulin calculation for shots, gives shots as needed.
• Makes calls to parents/follows-up on any long-term absences due to illness, head lice, etc.
• Completes incident reports and makes calls to parents reporting student illness or injury
• Examines, treats and reports injuries that may occur when the school nurse is not in the building
• Updates/maintains student health and immunization records including information for current students and for new students (and contacts former schools when we don't have that information)
• Conducts appropriate follow-up activities to failed screenings (re-screening, second letter or call to parent, notify teacher)
• Enters annual health information on the data base for Vision, Hearing, diagnosis, medications, blood pressure, scoliosis and reports unique health situations to the staff
• Implement student health service plans as directed by the District Nurse (diabetes shots, monitoring, etc. AIDE
• Demonstrates proper hand washing techniques to 1st graders
• Conducts re-checks as needed for all screenings and referrals
• Sends referral letters to new students who have been referred and gives a list to the principal
• Communicates all legitimate concerns to the supervisor

• Encourages a positive outlook, cooperation, active participation, accountability, dependability, consistent attendance, punctuality, etc.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Helps students with medical and/or physical needs as trained by a licensed health care professional (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, catheterization, transfers, mobility, lifting, carrying, etc.).
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Characteristics The following items denote the essential aptitudes and physical skills
and Abilities: required to successfully accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates professionalism and exemplary personal conduct.
• Displays enthusiasm and promotes a positive learning environment.
• Uses interpersonal skills to promote a favorable image of the school district.
• Works cooperatively to support a successful team effort.
• Expresses ideas effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Carries out prescribed actions efficiently with limited supervision.
• Lifts, moves, and/or positions children. Helps students use mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.) and adaptive equipment.
• Performs activities that may require stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Intervenes to avert problem situations and resolve conflicts. Restrains distraught students.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves medical supplies and equipment.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual and dependable.
* Organizes and manages time effectively.
Working Exposure to the following conditions may range from remote to frequent
Conditions: based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to student exuberance and commotion.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may involve operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may involve working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may involve dispensing medications and exposure to personal hygiene products, cleaning solvents, and chemical vapors.
• Duties may involve wearing protective clothing and/or safety equipment.
Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by
Evaluation: the London City School District Board of Education.
The London City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The board requires that employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Ohio Revised Code, the rules and regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, and all local and Federal mandates. The board requires that employees remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the district. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to negotiated agreements, funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.