School Health Technician

About the role

This position provides defined healthcare services to students within the public school system, including administering medications and specific treatments within the framework of the established standards/plans of care. The role works within a collaborative partnership with healthcare providers, Navicent Health, and school administration.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, to provide direct student care according to established standards/plan of care/guidelines.
• Utilizes appropriate decision making for treatments based on student’s condition, emergency treatment guidelines for schools, and when needed consultation with School Nurse.
• Documents all treatments in student record.
• Recognizes need for and facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.
• Administers medications and performs treatments according to the established standards/plan of care.
• Performs point of care testing/quality controls.
• Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology/approved abbreviations.
• Maintains clinical environment/supplies/equipment conducive to safe healthcare in the school setting.
• Complies with accreditation body standards.
• Recognizes/responds to emergency in school setting.
• Facilitates Learning In SHH/school Staff/ Students/families And Community
• Participates in health educational programs as requested by the school.
• Participates in CHNH sponsored community events.
• Utilizes Effective Interpersonal/communication Skills To Facilitate Optimal Student Care/activities
• Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with SHH/School staff/student/parent.
• Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.
• Communicates effectively via email, both NH and School District.
• Consult with Program Coordinator or Registered Nurses regarding clinical issues/situations.
• Notifies Program Coordinator when student condition requires emergency medical treatment.
• Demonstrates Self-growth
• Performs annual self-evaluation to include goals/objectives.
• Participates in school/community based meetings/committees as appropriate to school health/pediatrics.
• Attends/participates in continuing Education programs.
• Completes annual competency training and mandatory continuing education training specific for School House Health.

Requirements

• Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required: Current valid CPR. Preferred certification from an accredited technical school for CNA or MA.
• Experience Required: Minimum of one year of clinical experience with strong preference for pediatric experience. Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred graduate of an accredited Technical School for Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant.

Skills

• Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to perform with a high degree of accuracy to reduce errors in judgment concerning utilization of resources and students.
• Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action required within general framework of professional responsibilities.
• Must exhibit a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work irregular schedules dependent on the needs of students/community.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

Benefits And More

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits And More: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses, Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave, Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs, Educational Assistance Program