LPN/Health Paraprofessional

HEALTH PARAPROFESSIONAL

Department: Educational Learning Centers Reports To: Site Administrator Group/FLSA Status: Direct Student Staff (DSS)/Non-Exempt Revised: 5/19/2025

Under the direction of the Site Administrator and Licensed School Nurse, the Health Paraprofessional is responsible for providing health services, delegated nursing treatments, health education, evaluation, health screening services, medication administration, and the maintenance of health records within the building of assignment and in accordance with district policies and procedures.

• Assesses and evaluates student health care needs and provides health services;
• Determines student health needs, complaints and symptoms;
• Performs evaluation techniques to assess health signs, symptoms and complaints (e.g. takes blood pressure, pulse, temperatures, respirations, neurological checks, monitors for signs of medication side effects, etc.) under the direction and guidance of the Licensed School nurse;
• Compete assessments in accordance with school policy, nursing standards, nursing procedures, state and local mandates (as directed by the supervising licensed school nurse);
• Provides health services in accordance with student needs and/or individualized health care plans;
• Provides emergency first aid and medical care;
• Administers medication as prescribed;
• Performs allergy, asthma (e.g. nebulizer and inhalers), and anaphylactic treatments;
• Performs diabetic monitoring injections;
• Provides wound care and dressing changes;
• Prepare First Aid kits;
• Administer vision and hearing screenings and follow-up testing;
• Participates in documenting and maintaining health medical records to assure compliance with state and local mandates including immunizations, incident reports, physical exams, screenings, and medical conditions;
• Compiles and summarizes data for statistical reports;
• Completing Medical Assistance billing procedures;
• Obtain medical diagnosis and identify ICD-10 codes;
• Documents all health service visits and emergencies;
• Provides health educational services within the building in the areas of handwashing, hygiene or other areas;
• Answers and addresses concerns of parents with respect to health care issues;
• Orders health service supplies;
• Attends training sessions; conferences, seminars, district and departmental meetings;
• Participates in regular staff meetings and other projects/committee representation as needed;
• Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public;
• Classroom work (para) as necessary;
• Follows all policies and regulations;
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job;
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and be applicable with both HIPAA and FERPA laws and regulations;
• Proper procedures for medication administration;
• Knowledge of relevant health laws, guidelines and rules pertaining to student health care and nursing care services;
• Knowledge of district administrative rules and procedures pertaining to health care services and operations;
• Principles, practices and trends in nursing, health care, and child development and growth issues;
• Certified in First Aid and CPR;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and outside agencies; SUMMARY: (Brief description summarizing the overall purpose and objectives of the position.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Typical tasks but not all inclusive - major duties of the position.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Minimum competencies for job performance.)
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments or problems independently;
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures and policies;
• Ability to collect, read, summarize, compare, and apply data;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, school staff, administrators, and other agencies;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Ability to use modern office equipment, technology, and related software.
• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Proof of Professional Care Assistant (PCA) certification; new paraprofessional must be certified within two weeks of hire date;
• Previous experience with medication administration and providing healthcare assistance preferred;
• Medical Assistant, CNA or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred;
• Experience working with students with multiple handicaps preferred.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse preferred;
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification;
• Valid Driver's License.
• Work is performed under supervision of the Site Administrator and Licensed School Nurse;
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• May serve more than one site;
• Business travel may be required;
• Work may require long hours including early morning and activities;
• Work is performed during the traditional school year and may include some additional days during the summer;
• This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information through normal spoken word; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, inspections involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• Exposures to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and biohazardous materials. Risks of environmental hazards and physical risks are minimized given the training level, risk management procedures and safety training provided or required of incumbents.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. The physical demands and work environment describe here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the SWWC and employee and is subject to change by the SWWC as the needs and requirements of the position change. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Minimum level of education and experience required.) LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS: (Minimum required to perform the job.) SUPERVISION: (Level of supervision received and supervision exercised/size of group supervised.) WORKING CONDITIONS: (Physical/sensory requirements and environmental conditions.)