Health Clerk / Licensed Vocational Nurse JOB SUMMARY This position is under general supervision of site principal and direct supervision of District School Nurse, to assist in performing a variety of functions pertaining to student health needs, appraisal and record keeping; Perform specialized physical health care services for students; may travel to various school sites to perform a wide variety of nursing duties; Assist in the care of ill or injured students; Administer routine first aid, emergency treatment and lice checks; and to do other related work as required. Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff within the Health Clerk’s work area. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Application of: Principles, methods, and practices of CPR and First Aid and routine emergency treatment; Standard policies and procedures pertaining to student health services and requirements; Modern medical terminology, equipment and techniques commonly associated with a student health facility; Emergency service agencies within the close proximity of the assigned school site; public health agencies and local health care resources; Record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation techniques, oral and written communication. Accepted methods and principles of personal hygiene; basic diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases; accepted medical assessment techniques; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Health & safety regulations; Operation of specialized medical equipment, machines and instruments. Ability to: ?Work within environment with continual interruptions ?See for purposes of reading printed matter, observing students, assessing medical conditions and performing first aid ?Hear and understand speech at normal levels ?Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation ?Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl ?Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various medical instruments ?Lifting moderately heavy children as necessary ?Carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects such as wheelchairs, etc. ?Perform moderate physical exertion ?Lift 50 pounds ?Carry 25 pounds ?Reach in all directions ?Perform routine first aid and emergency treatment for ill and injured students ?May travel to various school sites within the District and perform a wide variety of specialized health care duties ?Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff within the Health Clerk’s work area ?Operate a variety of specialized medical equipment, machines and instruments ?Communicate effectively in oral and written form ?Evaluate student illness or emergency situations and determine an appropriate course of action ?Read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures ?Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field ?Work independently with little direction ?Plan, prioritize and organize work ?Understand and carryout oral and written directions ?Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents and others ?Meet schedules and deadlines ?Maintain confidentiality of student medical records ?Compile and maintain accurate and complete files, records, reports and referrals. ?Data entry, storage, and retrieval of records within computerized systems ?Establish and maintain a variety of files and records ?Type 40 words (net) per minute from clear copy ?Operate a variety of modern office equipment including, but not limited to, typewriters, computers, 10 Key adding machines, copiers, duplicators, fax machines. ?Apply interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy ?Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted within the course of work ?Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations ?Complete work with many interruptions ?Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION: May include, but not limited to: 1Perform specialized physical health care services for students including suctioning, blood sugar testing, medication administration, catheterizations, drip and tube feeding administration, and other specialized nursing services 2Operate specialized medical equipment and instruments in the assessment and treatment of individuals. 3Respond to emergencies, evaluate condition of students and provide health instruction and care as needed 4Assist with the preparation and execution of a variety of examinations pertaining to the health appraisal of students, including physical, vision, lice, and hearing examinations. 5Record health appraisal history and the results of health appraisal examinations. 6Assist in typing and distributing reports concerning the findings of health appraisals and in health appraisal follow-up activities. 7May travel to various school sites to perform a wide variety of nursing duties; assess illnesses and injuries and apply first aid as needed 8Assess and assist students with seizures 9Check for skin abnormalities and other conditions 10Obtain vital signs when necessary 11Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff within the Health Clerk’s work area 12Assure cleanliness and sanitary conditions of medical instruments and offices 13Attend a variety of meetings to maintain current knowledge of medical laws, rules and regulations and technological advancements in the field of medicine 14Provide information to staff, students and parents regarding safety issues, head lice, hand-washing practices and other health-related matters 15Render first aid treatment to injured and ill students. 16Sterilize, disinfect, and bandage minor cuts, abrasions, and burns. 17Observe pupils for signs of shock and other emergency situations, and takes appropriate remedial action following a predetermined procedure. 18Take and record temperatures of ill students, and reports the results to health service or administrative personnel as appropriate. 19Provide a quiet, comfortable, and calming atmosphere for ill and injured pupils. 20Perform routine evaluations of student illness and injury situations, and determines the need for emergency, supervisory, or administrative assistance. 21May give medication prescribed specifically for students by medical authority, following a closely controlled procedure. 22Contact parents or other responsible persons regarding ill or injured students. 23Communicate with school personnel and outside organization to exchange information, refer students, report suspected child abuse, coordinate activities and resolve other health-related issues and concerns 24May assist in cleaning and changing of ill students and physically impaired students, and in cleaning and disinfecting of the student health area. 25Maintain a variety of student records and records pertaining to the health office activities including, but not limited to, reports, doctor orders, parental consents 26Perform other related duties as assigned Experience/Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Any combination equivalent to: graduation from an accredited Vocational Nurses Training program Two (2) years experience in performing a variety of health-care related services, preferable in a student health facility. Conditions of Employment: Current valid California State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certificates Possession of a valid California Driver’s License