CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Provides routine first aid and emergency care to ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations. Assists with other health-related services as required in a school setting including, but not limited to, administering prescribed medication, performing specialized health care procedures, accurately documenting health issues, daily managing of the health office and maintaining health records, referrals and reports.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the supervision and direction of a credentialed School Nurse, performs varying assignments of a clerical, technical and paraprofessional nature to insure health and safety of students. Exercises some independent judgment and discretion when applying specific instructions and established methods in routine or emergency situations. Communicates effectively with staff, students and parents to maintain a positive school health environment. Recognizes exposure risk to communicable diseases and infectious bodily fluids. May be required to work an irregular schedule. School site(s) may change during the school year.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Health Services Assistant II is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse who performs a variety of nursing duties within the scope of his/her practice and the Education Code as well as duties designated by the credentialed School Nurse.

ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples)

Performs all of the duties of the Health Assistant I with the additional responsibility of administering a variety of prescribed medications including injections, for example, insulin, immunizations, skin tests; emergency medications, for example, diastat, lorazepam, epinephrine, glucagon; and prescribed gastric tube medications.

Performs routine first aid procedures and assists in screening ill or injured children according to established procedures. Refers serious illnesses and injuries to School Nurse, site administrator of other health care provider. May provide emergency short term care to students.

Reviews student records for proper immunizations. Alerts parents of needed immunizations and maintains communication until records of immunizations are provided.

Performs a variety of clerical duties. Accesses computer software to produce a variety of reports, correspondence, forms, notices and referrals including PE excuses and accident reports. Maintains files and duplicates material as needed.

Provides emotional support for students until qualified professional can respond. Qualified health professional could include School Nurse, psychologist or a school site administrator.

Performs other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.


QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills: Requires medical knowledge and basic nursing skills consistent with the LVN level. Must be familiar with State Health Codes, State Education Code and District policies, procedures and practices. Adequate communication and nursing skills to deal with stressful situations are essential.

Abilities: To assess situations and apply appropriate regulations and procedures when administering first aid or health care assistance. To determine severity of illness or injury and refer appropriately for additional care. To remain calm while carrying out duties. To communicate effectively with the School Nurse and site administrators. To perform all clerical, office and record keeping duties required of the position.

Physical Abilities: Requires good arm, hand, finger dexterity in order to operate a keyboard and to provide health care procedures; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone, to understand voice and speech patterns and to hear student request; visual acuity to read fine print words, numbers and prescription labels and depth perception to. prepare and administer injections; lifting light objects not to exceed 35 pounds. Requires physical stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.

Education and Experience: College or vocational school sufficient to qualify for LVN license or RN license. Some experience in health care, school or clerical office involving contact with children desirable.

Licenses or Certifications: Current California LVN or RN license required. Current First Aid and CPR certification required.