The Health Room Aides will float between all buildings in the Crawford Central School District to help with nursing services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds a valid and current state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Current CPR and first aid certification.
- One (1) year clinical nursing practice preferred.
- Must have ability to relate and otherwise communicate with students, parents and staff.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Certified School Nurse and Building Principal
JOB GOAL: The Health Room Aide’s primary goal is to assist the Certified School Nurse or Registered Nurse Technician with school health services program by working within the parameters of a professional license and under the direction of the certified school nurse.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows the policies and procedures of the Crawford Central School District under the direction of Certified School Nurse to implement the school health services program at the assigned school(s).
- Provides first aid to sick and/or injured students/staff in accordance with appropriate procedure.
- Disbursement of medications as prescribed by a licensed prescriber or defined by Certified School Nurse.
- Assist with yearly mandated health screening (vision, hearing, growth, and scoliosis) at the direction of the Certified School Nurse.
- Attend field trips with medically compromised students and students requiring medication throughout the school day.
- Nurse’s Office coverage during Kindergarten Registration.
- Assist the School Physician or Physician’s Assistant during school physicals.
- Nurse’s Office coverage while Certified School Nurses are working at Seton Catholic School and Crawford Christian Academy.
- Notifies the Certified School Nurse and the Principal of any serious illness or injury.
- Helps during Certified School Nurse or Registered Nurse Technician leave of absences.
- Respects the confidentiality of student health/medical information.
- Performs other reasonable duties as are assigned by the School Board or Superintendent for the general well being of the student(s).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits to be determined in accordance with the employment agreement between the Crawford Central Board of School Directors and the Health Room Aides.