Clinic Assistant - Oak Grove Elementary

Location : Oak Grove ES

Work Schedule : 185 Days

Work Type : Regular Full-Time

Exempt : No

Pay Grade : C1

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or current Texas Nurse Aid Certification from the Health and Human Services Commission.

Computer / office experience a plus.

CERTIFICATION :

First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED use, biennially

Blood-borne Pathogen / HIV training, annually

Hepatitis B Immunization Series (3 shots) required

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) training, annually

High School Diplomas and college / university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY :

Responsible for entering student health data into the HealthCheck System, while providing clerical support and basic healthcare to students, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and as directed and assigned by Health Services.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Displays a high level of accountability in job performance with minimal or no errors.

2. Dispenses prescribed oral medications, inhalers and emergency medications according to District policies and procedures; maintains accurate log of medications dispensed in HealthCheck.

3. Performs basic first aid and emergency care according to District policies and procedures.

4. Documents accurately and appropriately direct care provided to students.

5. Communicates student's complaints to the Registered Nurse to ensure safety and appropriate care / coverage.

6. Assists the Registered Nurse in communicable disease prevention and control programs.

7. Maintains an efficient and safe clinic including infection control procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

8. Uses universal precautions when providing care.

9. Shares appropriate health information regarding students and teachers with the Registered Nurse and maintains confidentiality of information.

10. Refers health counseling and medical emergency needs to the Registered Nurse.

11. Communicates in person and via the telephone with parents regarding ill students as directed by the Registered Nurse; maintaining appropriateness and courtesy at all times.

12. Assumes the duties of the Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant (UDCA) on campus.

13. Distributes forms / reports to other staff as directed by Registered Nurse.

14. Assumes duties on Critical Response Team.

15. Files and performs clerical duties to support the Registered Nurse in the maintenance of student records and state mandated programs which may include hearing, vision and spinal screenings; acanthosis nigricans and dental screenings; Medication Administration Requests and Physician Requests for Administration of Special Procedures; Maturation; and health fairs.

16. Responsible for restocking and ordering clinic supplies / forms.

17. Assists nurse in review of records for immunization needs of incoming students and exclusion deadlines for state required immunizations - Assists nurse in educating parents on immunization requirements.

18. Maintains confidentiality of information.

19. Reports to work on time every day.

20. Performs additional duties and accepts responsibilities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Training for Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant must be provided before the beginning of the school year or as soon as practicable
• Training must include instruction in :

a. Recognizing the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

b. Understanding the proper action to take if the blood glucose levels of a student with diabetes are outside the target ranges indicated by the student's diabetes management and treatment plan

c. Understanding the details of a student's individualized health plan

d. Performing finger-sticks to check blood glucose levels, checking urine ketone levels and recording the results of those checks

e. Properly administering glucagon and insulin and recording the results of the administration

f. Recognizing complications that require seeking emergency assistance

g. Understanding the recommended schedules and food intake for meals and snacks for a student with diabetes, the effect actions to be taken if a student's schedule is disrupted

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run, sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing requirements required by this job include a minimum level of hearing at conversational levels.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, infection and to blood borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.