Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
Knowledge of school laws and policies
Ability to work independently or with others
Ability to communicate well with others
Ability to assess situations and act quickly
Knowledge of state health regulations
Ability to multitask
Responsibilities
Maintains a clean and organized workspace
Treat students and staff as needed
Ensure students receive all required health screenings
Evaluate patients who complain of specific ailments
Call parents to suggest they pick up patients who might be uncomfortable or who might have developed a contagious illness
Educate students on hand washing, germs, and other health care and safety issues
Examine and authenticate vaccination records
Monitor and dispense prescription medications based on instructions from parents and GPs
Contact parents and teachers with any medical emergency
Maintain files on each student’s health and medical history
Ensure shot records are up to date and immunization records are accurate.
Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions
Consult with teachers, school administrators, and other school staff regarding student care
Administer medication
Monitor student immunization records
Educate students and staff on health procedures
Help students who have disabilities
Recognizes problems and impediments and reports them promptly with options for solutions to the site director; promotes and assists with constructive resolutions.
Provide a safe and clean environment for patients
Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, and administrative directives
Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook, and Scholar Code of Conduct
Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, scholars, staff, neighbors, and partners.
Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful, and friendly.
Other duties as assigned by the principal and campus secretary.