School Clinic Worker

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is seeking a School Clinic Worker to support health services for students. The role involves assisting in managing students’ medical needs, administering medications per physician directions, and maintaining a safe, organized clinic under Georgia regulations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and preferred medical experience. The position is part-time with up to 190 work days and approximately 19 hours per week, with compensation at $13.18 per

Qualifications

• Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: Medical experience preferred
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; strong motivation for community health; ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families; competency in computer applications, record keeping, and organizational abilities; interpersonal skills necessary for overseeing the clinic

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Presents professional and well-groomed appearance according to District Dress Code.
• Attends mandatory Clinic Orientation and Training, Pre-Planning, Professional Learning Days, and other district required trainings.
• Adheres to District Administrative Rules; uses a distinct clinical knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice; delivers nursing services consistent with Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations; nursing procedures are efficient, safe, and effective; maintains accurate documentation of clinic services, including emergency situations; demonstrates ethical and professional behavior, including maintenance of confidentiality at all times.
• Administers and documents medications to students according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols and written physician directions to include injectable medications and emergency medication with appropriate documented records.
• Organizes and maintains a clean, orderly clinic to ensure a safe physical environment including locked medication cabinets, practicing standard precautions at all times, and maintaining sharps containers in appropriate locations; maintains adequate clinic supplies.
• Provides privacy and a caring environment; displays and models respect towards students and others; serves as a student advocate and establishes and communicates clear behavior expectation in the clinic to students and staff.
• Identifies and manages individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and helps prevent transmission to others through exclusion and education; reports required information to the Consulting Nurse.
• Evaluates student responses to prescribed interventions and the efficacy of the interventions and executes and documents the nursing interventions noted in an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP), Section 504 Plan, or Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Collaborates with the Consulting Nurse and the Nursing Supervisor in the development and implementation of the IHCP or 504 Plan as appropriate to the student’s needs.
• Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Medical experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in \"Creating We\" in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE: School Clinic Worker

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $13.18 hourly

WORK DAYS: 190/max. 19 hours weekly

LOCATION: To be announced

REPORTS TO: Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assist in managing the special health care and medical needs which affect a student’s ability to be successful in school. Medical experience is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED


• Experience: Medical experience preferred


• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities


• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; strong motivation for community health; ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families; competency in computer applications, record keeping, and organizational abilities; interpersonal skills necessary for overseeing the clinic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.


2. Presents professional and well-groomed appearance according to District Dress Code.


3. Attends mandatory Clinic Orientation and Training, Pre-Planning, Professional Learning Days, and other district required trainings.


4. Adheres to District Administrative Rules; uses a distinct clinical knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice; delivers nursing services consistent with Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations; nursing procedures are efficient, safe, and effective; maintains accurate documentation of clinic services, including emergency situations; demonstrates ethical and professional behavior, including maintenance of confidentiality at all times.


5. Administers and documents medications to students according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols and written physician directions to include injectable medications and emergency medication with appropriate documented records.


6. Organizes and maintains a clean, orderly clinic to ensure a safe physical environment including locked medication cabinets, practicing standard precautions at all times, and maintaining sharps containers in appropriate locations; maintains adequate clinic supplies.


7. Provides privacy and a caring environment; displays and models respect towards students and others; serves as a student advocate and establishes and communicates clear behavior expectation in the clinic to students and staff.


8. Identifies and manages individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and helps prevent transmission to others through exclusion and education; reports required information to the Consulting Nurse.


9. Evaluates student responses to prescribed interventions and the efficacy of the interventions and executes and documents the nursing interventions noted in an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP), Section 504 Plan, or Individual Educational Plan (IEP).


10. Collaborates with the Consulting Nurse and the Nursing Supervisor in the development and implementation of the IHCP or 504 Plan as appropriate to the student’s needs.


11. Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues.


12. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.