About this role
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist the school nurse in all phases of the School Health Program: implementation, maintenance, evaluation and positive atmosphere. To identify, modify or remove barriers which may impeded health and learning in the educational setting. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: High School Diploma, required Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, required Special Knowledge/Skills: CPR, clinical nursing skills, (i.e., catheterization, G-tube feedings, ostomies); computer skills, preferred; Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills General clerical duties and file maintenance skills Bilingual, preferred (English/Spanish) Experience: Three (3) years' experience in school or community health, home health, clinical/hospital, which includes working with children and/or adolescents, required Days: 192 Hourly Pay Range: Minimum: $19.50 Midpoint: $23.35 Maximum: $27.20 Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Work under the immediate guidance and supervision of the school nurse. (Has no responsibility as the sole health program provider.)
• Assist the school nurse in maintaining the Comprehensive School Health Program.
• Provide basic first aid, as per protocols.
• Administer prescribed and over the counter medications.
• Administer or assist students with prescribed treatments/feedings.
• Assist in maintaining immunization compliance.
• Participate in district-wide mandated health screening program.
• Document and maintain student health information on computer system and hard copy in a confidential manner.
• Inventory and maintain office and health supplies including classroom first aid boxes/supplies.
• Maintain office and health equipment.
• Provide evidence of participation in continuing education programs to increase understanding and update skills (20 contact hours [CEUs] required every two years for license renewal).
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, scale, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, impedance machine, nebulizer, suction machine, audiometer, Gastrostomy tubes, wheel chairs WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Work with multiple tasks at the same time Prioritize work to meet deadlines Work with frequent interruptions Maintain confidentiality Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Lift and/or carry students up to 45 lbs. Lift and/or carry students over 45 lbs. with assistance High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens/communicable diseases. Administers CPR, if necessary, until help arrives.