Health Assistant/School Nurse

Job Responsibilities:

Provides specialize care for chronically-ill/medically fragile students (i.e. g-tube, toileting assistance) and medication administration Administers first aid for minor cuts and injuries and provides first aid care/support for ill students and staff. Reviews immunization records for compliance and completes/reviews medical records in students cum folders. Follows up to ensure all immunization records are up to date. Assists in the development of Health Plans for children with health needs. Inspects for head lice Notifies parents in case of medical emergencies or illness and tracks to ensure updated emergency forms are completed. Maintains medication forms to dispense medication to students, dispenses medication to students and track amounts given Assists in tracking and conducting Vision/hearing assessments Maintain emergency contact records Notify parents in case of illness Cares for student until parent arrives (in isolated location) Provides training and modeling for staff Provide documentation for Medicaid billing. Performs others duties as assigned.