Draper - Medical Assistant - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Draper, UT is seeking a School Nurse to provide medical care to students, support health assessments, and coordinate safety protocols on campus.

The role includes treating students, identifying health issues early, promoting disease prevention, maintaining health records, and working with staff on health and nutrition education.

Qualifications

• RN certification is required.
• Current nursing license is required.
• Driver's license for student transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Professional medical treatment of students.
• Early detection of health problems and health evaluations.
• Disease prevention and immunization promotion.
• Maintain and organize clinical records.
• Coordinate vision, hearing, and orthopedic screenings.

Skills

Community resources

Policy familiarity

Education

RN certification

Current nursing license

Driver's license (desirable)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Draper 2 - Draper, UT 84020

The School Nurse will treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for professional, medical treatment of students.
• Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations.
• Responsible for disease prevention.
• Assists in promoting programs on health-education and immunization.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Coordinates vision, hearing, and orthopedic screening and health assessments.
• Provides emergency aid to students and school staff.
• Assists teachers in instructing students in health and nutrition education.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of community agencies to help students and their families.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Registered nurse (RN) certification required.
• Current nursing license required.
• Driver's license required for student transport highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.