Nurse's Assistant - Emerson - 0.725 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Student & Staff Support Emerson Elementary. The position offers a starting compensation of $25.78 hourly wage (25-26 Salary Schedule) and is non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency care for illness or injury
• Monitor students' health status during periods of short-term rest or recovery
• Administer medications and carry out nursing procedures under the delegation of the school nurse
• Maintain student health records, via computers and patient care records
• Notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations, including parents, physicians, building personnel, and hospitals
• Order and maintain all necessary supplies and equipment in the health office
• Maintain cleanliness of the health office, including health office laundry
• Assist in school health screening follow up
• Prepare bulletin board displays
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff, and community, orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to direct others
• Ability to make judgments and perform when confronted with emergency situations
• Able to type at least 40 w.p.m.
• Licensed RN, LPN, or completion of MATC -MMSD School Nurse's Assistant course in the previous 2 years
• CPR/AED certification
• First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diabetes
• Experience working in a Windows environment
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence
• Prior experience working with school age children desired
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired
• Experience working in middle or high school setting as nurse's assistant
• Demonstrated skill working in fast-paced environment with need to multi-task throughout the day

Benefits

The MMSD offers a great compensation package and benefits. For more information, visit our benefits page and compensation page.

Next Steps

Upon submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to walk, sit, stoop, or reach
• Manual dexterity necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly

Disclaimer

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above as they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor. The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.