SAMPLE                                                                                                                                                                      1 of 2

Nurse Aide

 

School: XYZ Charter

Supervisor: Health Services Coordinator/Principal

Salary: $$$$$

 

***************************************************************************

 

Primary Role and Purpose:

    

     Assist school nurse by managing routine record keeping activities, handling minor first aid care,

     and running health screenings at the charter.  Work under the immediate supervision of a licensed

     registered nurse.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Ability to render basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled at keyboarding and filing maintenance.
  • Capable of using personal computer and software to develop databases and do word

processing.

  • Strong oral and written communications skills.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

     Health Services

  • Engage in minor and emergency care for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse.
  • Administer medication to students according to charter policy and procedures; ensure precise log of medication that is dispensed.
  • Help administer screening to include measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp.
  • Escort students in and out of health room and provide necessary assistance to students with disabilities.
  • Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and tending to open wounds.
  • Ensure sanitation and cleanliness of nurse’s office.

 

 

 

 

I. 65

                                                                                                                                                                        2 of 2

 

Clerical

  • Keep students health records up to date.
  • Gather, manage and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
  • Compile all correspondence, reports and records using a personal computer.
  • Arrange schedule and appointments of the school nurse.
  • Compile accurate daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data and referrals to school nurse.
  • Maintain through request, clinic supply inventory.
  • Design and construct bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.

 

Compliance

  • Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, Texas Department of Health rules that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools and charter policy in health services area.
  • Abide by all charter routines and regulations.
  • Ensure confidentiality.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Maintain control in stressful situations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

I. 66