Health Clerk - District Wide

About the role

Work under the guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse to maintain routine clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings. To effect the efficient operation of office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive, and smoothly run office.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements.
• Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.
• Maintain student health records including immunization records, medication administration records, and screening records.
• Assist with medical needs of students (asthma management, diabetes care, orthopedic needs, food allergy management, catheterizations, diaper changes, etc.)
• Annual CPR/AED training.
• Assist with Texas Department of Health required screening programs and maintains vision and hearing certifications.
• Assists with student immunization compliance.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
• Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the school nurse