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.

Requirements

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred graduate of an accredited Technical School for Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience with strong preference for pediatric experience.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Skills

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

Benefits

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay

Pay Range $18.85 - $28.30

Schedule

Hours Per Week 40

Monday - Friday 7:45 - 3:45P; times vary per school