Nurse's Assistant - West - 0.938 FTE - 26-27 SY

Starting compensation: $26.46 hourly wage (26-27 salary schedule). Non-exempt position.

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning. MMSD is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving a diverse population of more than 25,000 students. We are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive, ensuring every school is a thriving environment where all students graduate ready for college, career, and community.

We strive to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, supporting employees in their career paths while fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student population.

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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed RN, LPN, or completion of MATC-MMSD School Nurse's Assistant course in the previous 2 years
• CPR/AED certification
• First Aid certification
• Experience working with students with diabetes
• Experience working in a Windows environment
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence

Skills

• 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 in emergency situations

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with school-age children (desired)
• Fluency in Spanish (highly desired)
• Experience working in a middle or high school setting as a nurse’s assistant (desired)
• Demonstrated skill working in a fast-paced environment with a need to multitask throughout the day (desired)

Benefits

MMSD offers a great compensation package. Visit the benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Working Conditions

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends
• Certain positions may allow hybrid work flexibility, depending on the needs of the position and work unit
• School-based positions are required to be in-person unless otherwise directed by the building principal

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• May involve walking, sitting, stooping, or reaching
• Manual dexterity necessary for operating office equipment
• May require being stationary for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weather and spaces without air conditioning