Job Description
Overall Purpose
The job of Nurse Clinic Assistant (NCA) is to assist the School Nurse with the daily duties of managing a busy school health office. The NCA will work under the direction of the School Nurse for the purpose/s of assisting with supporting the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students; serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.
Direct Supervisor
High School Nurse, Director of School Nurses
Essential Functions
* Assists the School Nurse with auditing student immunizations (Varicella, Polio, MCV4 Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the requirements of state audits and for the protection of all district students and personnel.
* Assists the School Nurse with coordinating school based COVID vaccine and testing events
* Assists the School Nurse with coordinating school based MCV4 vaccine events.
* Assists the School Nurse with conduction of first responder medical drills in each school (cardiac arrest emergency, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school staff are prepared to respond to a medical emergency.
* Assists the School Nurse with contacting parents/guardians (injuries, development of symptoms, etc.) for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
* Assists the School Nurse with monitoring students with chronic illnesses (diabetes, COPD, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
* Assists the School Nurse with monitoring students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
* Assists the School Nurse with monitoring attendance of students with chronic health problems (respiratory illness, depression, dental pain, etc.) for the purpose of identifying excessive absenteeism and developing a plan for improvement.
* Assists the School Nurse with medication administration by unlicensed personnel in schools for the purpose of ensuring safe and accurate administration of medication as ordered by physicians.
* Assists the School Nurse with duties related to mandated screenings (vision, dental, hearing, height/weight/BMI, and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring to medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
Marginal Functions
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Competencies
* Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
* Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards, communicable diseases, immunization requirements, and pediatric disease processes.
* Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Requirements
CNA, MA, or LPN preferred
Has or willing to obtain CPR certification
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 10% walking, and 40% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt
Company
Our Vision: Building a culture of high expectations and equity in which all students grow
academically and socially to improve our community and our world.
Our Mission: The Clarke County School District is an ambitious community of learners in a diverse and culturally rich county. We are committed to equity and excellence through the implementation of rigorous standards in a safe and supportive environment — on every campus, in every classroom and for every child.
Our Core Beliefs: Public education is central to our democracy. To fulfill the promise of public education, the Clarke County School District has a fundamental set of beliefs that serves as a lens through which every decision is made and every action is taken.These beliefs are the backbone of our organization. CCSD believes that:
Equity, access and progress towards excellence are basic rights that must be afforded to every individual in our system.
Mission-driven, diverse and creative staff make the critical difference in student achievement, and they must be successfully recruited and retained.
Students, families, staff and the broader community benefit mutually from active engagement with one another.
Safe, nurturing and well-maintained schools/campuses are required for optimal learning.
Find Us
Website
https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/
Telephone
706-546-7721
Location
595 Prince Avenue
Athens
GA
30601
United States
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available
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