Health Room Assistant (Full-time and Part-time)

Madison; Madison (IN); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Madison is seeking a Health Room Assistant to support the RN in the district's school health program. The role involves assisting with nursing services, first aid, illness care, medication administration, and health record management during school hours.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork with the RN, and facilitation of health screenings and clinics. Training will be provided, and candidates should be committed to student safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or obtained at hire.
• CPR/AED/First-aid training completed within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Complete safe schools training modules within 60 days of hire.
• HIPAA/FERPA training to be provided by the nursing coordinator.

Responsabilités

• Assist RN with nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care for students and staff.
• Receive, administer and document medication administration per policy.
• Follow health care plans as implemented by the RN.
• Assist with ADLs in special education rooms as delegated by the RN.
• Maintain medical records to state requirements and immunization status.
• Maintain health visit logs and assist with mandated vision/hearing screenings.
• Support vaccination and dental clinics organization and implementation.
• Communicate professionally with administrators, teachers and guardians to meet health needs.
• Utilize district email, Let’sTalk and Skyward for communications and records.
• Ensure accurate incident reports are submitted and attend Health Assistant Meetings.

Connaissances

CPR/AED/First-aid

Medical documentation

Communication with staff

HIPAA/FERPA training

ADLs assistance

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Let’sTalk

Skyward

Email systems

Description du poste

Job Title: Health Room Assistant

(Licensed EMT, MA, CNA preferred, NOT required)

Reports to: District Nursing Coordinator and Building Principal

Work Schedule: Hours per day will be during school hours, depending on the building's start and end times.

Part-time: 40 hours per week. 29 hours would be part-time. 180 student days per year, plus 2 additional days for student

health-related preparation and training.

Position Summary: This is a Registered Nurse (RN) delegated position. The Health Room Assistant (HRA)

will work under the direct supervision of the RN in the building as outlined in the Indiana Association of

School Nurse Manual, and in accordance with the Delegation Guidelines for Indiana School Nurses and

Nurse Practice Act. This position’s primary responsibility is assisting the RN in implementing school health

services as described below.

Compensation: $16.75 per hour for 0 years of experience. The position does not include benefits if part-time.

Minimum Qualifications and Training to be completed upon hire:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR/AED/First-aid training (completed within 30 days from the date of hire and to be maintained).
• Complete the following safe schools training modules within 60 days of hire: Bed Bugs in schools
• Blood Pathogen Exposure Prevention, Common Illness Prevention, COVID-19, Head Lice, Health
• Emergencies Modules including (asthma, choking, diabetes, hemophilia, allergies, seizures, Special
• Education, Medication Administration Basics, Flu, concussion management, and severe bleeding).
• HIPAA/FERPA training to be provided by the nursing coordinator
• The district will provide orientation and training regarding health room procedures

coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist RN with nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care of students and staff in
• accordance with school policy and procedures.
• Correctly receive, administer, and document medication administration according to school policy
• and procedure.
• Correctly follow all student health care plans as implemented by the school RN.
• Assist with ADLs in special education rooms as delegated by the RN.
• Assist RN in maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with state requirements, including
• but not limited to immunizations, medical conditions, and birth certificates.
• Maintain accurate and timely health visit log of all students and staff visits.
• Assist RN with completion and follow-up of mandated screenings for vision and hearing within the
• specified time period.
• Assist RN with organizing and implementing school-based vaccination clinics and dental clinics.
• Maintain professional communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and
• parent/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Proficiently utilize district email, Let’sTalk, and Skyward for communication and records.
• Ensure accident/incident reports for students and staff are submitted in a timely.
• Attend regular Health Assistant Meetings.
• Create a warm, inviting, and welcoming environment in the school health office.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all student and staff issues.
• Ensure all duties are completed in a manner that will improve, facilitate, or have a positive impact on
• student learning.
• Follow all policies/procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by the RN.

• Complete IDOE Moodle Course: Diabetes Training Program for Health Aides
• Complete training in toileting/personal care in the special education population as provided by the

nursing coordinator.

EVALUATION: Performance on job requirements will be evaluated annually by the nursing coordinator and principal in designated buildings.