Health Office Substitute

TBA; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Public Schools in Martinsville, Virginia, is seeking a Health Office Substitute to support nursing staff and student health needs during the school day.

The role requires a high school diploma (CNA/ CMA/ EMT-B preferred), CPR/first aid training, clerical ability, and good communication. Duties include health screenings, documenting results, medication administration under supervision, and ensuring HIPAA/FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA/CMA/EMT-B preferred.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Complete CPR, first aid, routine and emergency medication administration training, and diabetes management; clerical proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs health screenings and documents results; notifies parents as needed.
• Ensures students\' immunizations and physicals are up to date.
• Assists with administration of medications under supervision of school nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA/FERPA regulations.
• Completes local/state health reports and maintains health office records.

Skills

CNA

CMA

EMT-B

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health Office Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5086713
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 08, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Health Office Substitute

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and School Nurse Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Health Office Substitute includes nursing assistants, clinic aides, and EMTs. The Health Office Substitute works under the licensure of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education and professional practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs screenings according to state regulations along with related tasks including: documenting results, parent notification, referrals, and referral follow up;
• Ensures newly enrolled/current students are in compliance with state regulations such as preschool physicals and up to date immunization records;
• Administers medications and treatments as delegated by the school nurse once proper training has been completed;
• Obtains medical orders for procedures and medication administration;
• Reports major health concerns to the supervising “zone” Registered Nurse and/or School Nurse Coordinator within appropriate time limits;
• Provides first aid to students with injuries;
• Reports illnesses and injuries to the “zone” Registered Nurse and/or School Nurse Coordinator for review, care and/or follow-up;
• Contacts parents of ill or injured students;
• Maintains confidentiality on student/staff information;
• Understands and follows HIPAA and FERPA regulations;
• Maintains a clean and orderly health office;
• Attends ongoing in-service education programs as deemed appropriate by the School Nurse Coordinator;
• Documents all encounters in the electronic documentation program;
• Records health information (screening tests, immunization data, etc);
• Maintains an up-to-date master file of student health emergency information;
• Sends notices to parents, tabulates returns and follows up with non-respondents;
• Distributes information and forms to teachers and administrative staff;
• Initiates and distributes incident and accident reports according to the school division policy;
• Completes local and state school reports as required;
• Orders, inventories, and oversees the storage of first aid and health-related equipment;
• Provides supervision for sick or injured students until they are placed under their parent/guardian’s care
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably a C.N.A., C.M.A. or EMT-B; demonstrate sound judgment; ability to communicate with verbal and written language; complete routine training in but not limited to CPR, first aid, routine and emergency medication administration, and diabetes management; demonstrate clerical proficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, pushing, and pulling, use of hands to grasp, handle or feel, fine manipulation, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of office equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Position will be posted until filled.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to budgetary constraints we are unable to provide work visas at this time.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $100 to $145 Per Day

Contact Information

• Lisa Gardner , School Nurse Coordinator
• District Administration Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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