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Nurse Assistant Minimum starting salary rate: $16.00 per hour
Assignment: Health Assistant, Non-Certified Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director Health Services, Campus RN Pay Grade: IS331/187 days Dept./School: Health Services Date Revised: Spring 2024 Primary Purpose Assist with clerical, first aid, and healthcare tasks under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse in assigned schools.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Education/Certification
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.CPR/AED certification to be successfully completed within the first week of employment
  • Department of State Health Services certifications for vision, hearing, spinal screening, and acanthosis nigricans to be successfully completed within the first year of employment
  • Special Knowledge /Skills/Experience
  • Ability to work well with children
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Basic typing, computer, and data entry skills preferred
  • Must provide own transportation
  • Some experience in health care preferred
Major Responsibilities and DutiesAssist the registered nurse in maintaining an efficient, safe, and healthy clinic environment. Provide basic first aid and emergency care according to district policies and procedures. Assist the registered nurse with communicable disease prevention and control programs, including but not limited to, recording immunizations and screening for skin/scalp conditions. Perform selected health screening activities. Dispense prescribed medications and perform specified treatments according to district policies and procedures. Record selected student health information and keep accurate monthly reports Share appropriate health information with the nurse and maintain confidentiality. Inform the nurse of requests or needs for health counseling and health education. Assist the registered nurse with ordering and maintaining adequate clinic supplies for a campus. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; able to push a wheelchair Frequent walking Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move clinic equipment Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to medical sights and sounds Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours Other: All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This position is an in-person job and is to be performed at the location specified. It does not qualify for remote work or work from home status.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$16.00 per hour

Experience level

Entry

Location

Lewisville, TX

Occupation

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Industry

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Posted

8 days ago

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