About this opportunity
Cherokee Central School lists this High School Nurse Assistant opportunity in cherokee, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Nurse Assistant
Revision Date: March 26, 2018
Reports to: Principal – administrative duties RN – all health care related duties
Supervises: N/A
General Description of Duties (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Good communication skills both written and oral, proficient with computer, be in good physical health to be able to assist in an emergency situation when needed, and maintain confidentiality under FERPA rules and regulations.
Salary Level Level 3
Fair Labor Standards Act Status Non-Exemption-
Qualifications/Experience CNA is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) current.
General Description of Duties (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Major Functions
Essential Duties
Personal Care
Bathing (assist, bed bath, tub bath, shower, sitz).
Mouth care.
Skin care.
Hair care.
Nail Care.
Dressing and undressing.
Body Mechanics
Turn and position.
Transfer – chair and stretcher.
Use of lifts.
Assist with ambulation.
Range of motion exercises.
Nutrition
Prepare patient/student for meal time.
Feed patient/student.
Intake and output.
Force and restrict fluids.
Elimination
Bedpan/urinal.
Collect/test specimens.
Perineal/catheter care.
Apply condom caths.
Enemas.
Empty drainage devices from body cavities/wounds.
Safety
Side rails/call rails.
Mitts and restraints.
CPR/Heimlich Maneuver.
Infection Control o Handwashing. o Isolation technique. o Standard precautions.
Special Procedures
Collect vital signs and report findings to RN.
Application of heat/cold.
Prevent and care for decubitus ulcers.
Surgical skin preps and scrubs o Clean dressing changes. o Apply ace bandages, TEDs and binders.
Responsibilities
Clean and restock supplies.
Assist RN with scheduling and completing vision screens.
Assist RN with collecting immunization records and filing electronically and paper.
Assist RN with verifying and filing records in student's permanent health record.
Assist RN with administering students' medication and completing proper documentation.
Assist RN with obtaining information from physicians and caregivers related to medications, treatment plans, and student conditions that may need monitoring during school hours.
Assist RN with procedures requiring medical care when delegated.
Maintain daily routines of nurse's office in the absence of RN within scope of practice for CNA as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Notify proper authority and assist RN with procedures requiring medical care when delegated.
Maintain daily routines of nurse's office in the absence of RN within scope of practice for CNA as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Notify proper authority and assist RN as needed in event of an emergency.
Advise supervisor of any problems in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice of CNA.
Function: Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
Function: Physical Requirement
The job will require sitting, standing, walking, lifting, speaking, and visual and hearing acuity.
May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or p to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
Shall be required to reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers and/or controls.
Function: Other (Non-regular)
May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work independently.
Must possess the ability to multi-task.
Operations
Available from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appearance/ Disclaimers
All staff are expected to dress in a professional manner, in accordance with the personnel policy, at all times when on duty. This Position Description is not a binding contract. Management, with approval of the School Board, has the right to alter this position description without notice.
Worksite address
cherokee, NC, 28719, US
Who can apply
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