Administrative Skills, Auditory, Child and Youth Services, First Aid, Health Maintenance, Legal, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety
JOB GOAL: To assist the certified school nurse in the efficient operation of the school health program.
REPORTS TO: School Nurse, School Physician, Principal and Superintendent or his designee.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in maintaining the health office under the direction of a certified school nurse.
- Review health records for state immunizations.
- Render first aid for injuries and illnesses.
- Weigh and measure students in school.
- Send notices to parents regarding medical examinations.
- Dispense medication according to Board Policy under the direction of the certified school nurse as approved by the school physician.
- Assist in the maintenance of medical records and the performance of clerical tasks. The RN will not have access to employee medical records unless requested by an employee.
- Provide for the transportation of ill or injured persons to home or hospital when authorized by the principal.
- Assist the certified nurse in: Auditory screening: vision screening, strep screening. physical examinations
- Prepares health and safety reports as required by law and/or requested by the certified school nurse or principal.
- Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services and building principal.
- Performs such other appropriate duties as required under law or as may be assigned by the certified school nurse, principal or superintendent.
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CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT