Clinic Aide

The Meliora School; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meliora School is seeking a knowledgeable Clinic Aide to support health services for a single school. You will perform first aid, medication administration, vital signs, and health record management under the Director of Operations, ensuring compliance with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include TeleHealth triage, parent communications, EMS coordination, and maintaining health office supplies. Candidate must hold an active GA RN license, CPR/BLS, and experience with pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current, active RN license (GA).
• Current CPR and BLS certification are required.
• Experience providing nursing care to children/adolescents and administering medications.
• Strong clinical judgment and meticulous documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and teamwork with families and staff.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and care for injuries and illness per established protocols.
• Take vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, SpO2, BP) and report findings to supervisor.
• Notify parents and arrange for student pickup per health services protocols.
• Communicate with EMS as directed; maintain medical records and immunization monitoring.
• Assist with screening programs and send routine notices to parents.
• Order and maintain health office supplies; support TeleHealth triage and equipment checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Customer service

Independent work

Collaboration with staff & families

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - Georgia

Tools

CPR certification

BLS certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Meliora School seeks a knowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced Clinic Aide responsible for providing health services support to a single school. Reporting to the Director of Operations will serve the health needs of our learners and staff, provide health-related tasks, including first aid and medication administration as needed, maintain learner health records, health plan management and help ensure that the school complies with any state or district health-related requirements.

Student Health Administration

• Provides basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness and chronic health conditions according to a detailed protocol established by the Director of Operations or the Child's guardians;
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse ox, and blood pressure);
• Communicates findings to supervising Director of Operations for direction;
• Contacts parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the Director of Operations;
• Contacts EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the Director of Operations;
• Maintains records (sorting, filing, reviewing for completeness);
• Assists with screening programs;
• Sends routine notices to parents;
• Orders and maintain health office supplies;
• Serve as a Trained Diabetes Personnel after receiving appropriate training
• Other duties as delegated by the Director of Operations in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act (Board of Registered Nurses)

Compliance

• Helps ensure school compliance with federal, state and local school district guidelines and requirements
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy and thoroughness of medical documentation including monitoring of immunizations

Telehealth

• Provides pediatric TeleHealth consultation triage with use of technology (i.e. mobile device, peripheral devices, and telephone). Obtains vital signs and chief complaint for RN consultation.
• Provides guidance and support during the TeleHealth encounter to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible for equipment functioning. Notifies Director of Operations supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license authorizing practice in Georgia.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience providing nursing care to children or adolescents, with the ability to assess health concerns, respond to emergencies, and safely administer medications.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with school staff and families, and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced school environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and commitment to supporting learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet all applicable employment and background-check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a K-12 school setting, school health clinic, or student health support role.
• Additional training in first aid, school health procedures, medication administration, or management of student health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy.
• Experience working collaboratively with educators, families, and school leadership to support student health and well-being.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on credentials, experience, agreed-upon hours, and employment or contract arrangement.