Job Description:

Responsible for providing wellness and health care education to students and assisting
students with health care needs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a paraprofessional classification responsible for collecting and reviewing immunization histories; referring students for appropriate immunizations; providing preventative health programs; promoting wellness and positive health behaviors for students and parents and reporting chronic illnesses and conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District’s needs.

* In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification.

• Collects and reviews student immunization histories upon enrollment. Refers unprotected
students for appropriate immunizations;

• Provides appropriate preventative health programs as designed by the RN;

• Provides health information to school personnel as directed by the supervising RN inservices on appropriate health issues for school personnel;

• Promotes wellness and positive health behaviors for students and parents;

• Maintains inventory and proper Health Center supplies;

• Follows guidelines and RN direction for exclusion from school for children exhibiting signs
and symptoms of communicable disease;

• Reviews student development and health histories on enrollment, updates as needed and
reports abnormalities to RN;

• Reports chronic illness and conditions to RN and follows treatment plan as directed by RN;

• Maintains individual student health records and emergency cards;

• Assists in conducting appropriate student health screenings; documents results, reports
abnormalities and makes appropriate referrals as directed by the RN;

• Recognizes illness and injuries of students, gathers and records assessment data and
administers appropriate aid following guidelines and RN direction;

• Reports all potential ER referrals and 911 calls to RN immediately;

• Documents interventions in CESD documentation system;

• Coordinates reports made to Child Protective Services and police as needed;

• Monitors at-risk students, reports signs/symptoms and refers to appropriate agencies as
directed by the RN;

• Reports industrial injuries and makes referrals as directed by the RN;

• Reports environmental hazards to appropriate school personnel;

• Makes home visits, accompanied by school personnel, when requested by school
administration or RN;

• Administers medications as ordered by physician/nurse practitioner and upon the request
of a parent;

• Participates in the child study team meetings, working collaboratively, contributing to IEP’s when appropriate and monitoring progress;

• Functions as an advocate and assists students with chronic and handicapping conditions
to facilitate meeting their health and educational needs in collaboration with RN and
school personnel;

• In collaboration with the RN, completes District, county, and state reports as
appropriate/required;

• Adheres to the Scope and Practice as outlined in the National and State Association of
School Nurses and the Arizona Department of Health Services;

• Attends nurses meetings, in-service and trainings as directed by RN; and,

• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE
• Applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.

• Applicable grants management.

• Maintain student health records.

• Various emergency drills (lock downs, evacuation, etc.).

• Report incidents.

• Understands the Scope of Practice laws provided by the National and State Association of School Nurses and the Arizona Department of Health Services

SKILLS

• Administering first-aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment.

• Implementing school health care plans.

• Responding immediately to health and safety concerns.

• Teaching staff and students in-service classes/lessons.

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,
supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information
and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and completion of Licensed Practical Nurse course of study at a college or vocational program and two years experience; or an equivalent combination of
directly-related education and experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Arizona Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support course completion card.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).

Our Beliefs: A Guide for Our Actions

·         We Believe In:

·         Loving each child as our own.

·         Mindful, curious, and adventurous learning.

·         Safe schools that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

·         High expectations that promote academic growth.

·         The strength that comes from the diversity of our community.

·         Our Vision: Creighton neighborhood schools inspire adventurous thinkers, collaborative learners, and kind-hearted leaders.