School Health Office Assistant- Substitute

SUMMARY: The School Health Assistant, under the supervision of the District Nurse and school-based administrator, provides school health services to students, staff, families and school visitors. The School Health Assistant works in a collaborative relationship with the District Nurse and School Nurse. The School Health Assistant works as a team member using good judgment according to health services policies and procedures. Performance is evaluated periodically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB FUNCTION: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Answer phone calls from parents and directs phone calls accordingly (i.e. to the school nurse or administrative assistant)
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students, school staff, and visitors following the regulations and procedures established by the Prescott School District, Wisconsin Department of Health, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and our Medical Director
• Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students and staff.
• Implements federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures related to school health services.
• Implements laws, regulations, policies and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting.
• Carries out health services procedures established by the Prescott School District.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established procedures.
• Administers medication following established procedures. Documents administration of medication in Infinite Campus.
• Identifies and documents students'' health concerns and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Communicates necessary medical information in a timely manner to the appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the school nurse while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains emergency procedure information for students and staff.
• Supports health promotion for students, staff, parents and community.
• Record and maintain health information and office visits using Infinite Campus.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information learned in the Health Office
• Notify school nurses of low stock/inventory in the health office.
• May assist with hearing and vision screenings alongside the school nurse.
• May assist with the immunization clinic alongside the school nurse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Certified and skilled in Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.
• Ability to work cooperatively and cohesively as a team.
• Ability to work independently within the guidelines of policy and procedures using discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to accept supervisory direction.
• Ability to stay calm under adverse circumstances and to calm others under stress.
• Ability to relate to children (ages 4-18), parents and education personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication, both orally and in writing, with school administrators, central office personnel, faculty, staff, parents and students.
• Ability to communicate competently with tact and listen effectively.
• Ability to provide a supportive atmosphere for students and staff while assuring appropriate health office use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have one of the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and First Aid Certification

or

• Medical Assistant with CPR and First Aid Certification

Candidates must successfully complete the Wisconsin DPI Medication Administration test with 80% accuracy.

OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• LPN with CPR and First Aid Certification
• RN with CPR and First Aid Certification

Application Information

Interested candidates should apply through WECAN, Indeed, or the District Support Staff Application. Application Link Here- https://forms.gle/ysQaBxjD4Jyp5rhm6

For questions about the position, please contact:

Amy Krause, District Nurse

krausea@prescott.k12.wi.us

Ashley Boe, Director of Business Services

boea@prescott.k12.wi.us

715-262-4224, ext. 2

The Prescott School District is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate against any person based on age, color, disability, marital status, membership in the National Guard or reserves, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex-unless it is a bona fide occupational qualification-or sexual orientation.