Substitute CNA Pool

District Wide; Yakima (WA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

West Valley School District is seeking a Substitute CNA to join the health services team in Yakima, Washington. The CNA functions in an interdependent role to deliver care and assist in revisions of care plans with the school RN.

Responsibilities include medication administration, first aid, AED checks, and coordination with volunteers for screenings. The role requires WA CNA certification, First Aid/ CPR, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and families in a school

Formación

• WA CNA certification and CPR/First Aid as required.
• Ability to administer medications and monitor student health.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Strong communication with staff, students, and families.

Responsabilidades

• Provides nursing tasks as directed by the RN including medication administration.
• Provides first aid and emergency services as necessary for students, staff, and visitors.
• Reviews inventory of health rooms and stocks supplies as necessary.
• Maintains communication with school nurse for direction and support.
• Train, supervise and delegate to designated staff for medications.
• Coordinate health screenings with volunteers and train staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as appropriate to the assignment.

Conocimientos

CNA knowledge

Medical terminology

Aseptic techniques

First aid

CPR

Communication

Bilingual

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with school-age children

Herramientas

AED maintenance

Medication administration equipment

Descripción del empleo

Substitute CNA Pool

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

The CNA functions in an interdependent role to deliver care as directed and assist in the revision of care plans in collaboration with the registered nurse. The health services program is designed to respond to each student’s unique developmental health needs, contribute to safe and healthy school environment, ensure that health needs are recognized and planned for in the total school program and meet state and federal health-related requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides nursing tasks as directed by the RN including medication administration including insulin administration, medical procedures (G-tube feedings, Clean Intermittent Catheterization, blood glucose testing, peak flow readings, etc.)
• Provides first aid and emergency services as necessary for students, staff, and visitors. Including initial assessment, appropriate care for illness and injuries according to the Department of Health "Guidelines for Illness and Injury at School", notify parents of illness/injury, contact 911 as indicated.
• Reviews inventory of health rooms and stocks supplies as necessary.
• Maintains on-going communication with school nurse to report findings, and receive ongoing direction and support.
• Train, supervise and delegate authority to designated staff members who administer medications specified under school district policy. Monitor oral medication administration and health room procedures.
• Coordinate health screening (vision/hearing/scoliosis) with volunteer groups and, when necessary, train volunteers or staff to conduct screenings.
• Conduct monthly check of the site’s AED device and arrange for maintenance/repair as needed.
• Perform other duties as appropriate to specific assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of CNA and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious disease control.
• Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psyco/social, and disease entities.
• Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff, parents, and volunteers in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands and new health issues.
• Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building, the District and the State of Washington.
• Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.
• Bilingual Preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Background check, fingerprinting, and sexual misconduct disclosure release.

CERTIFICATE & LICENSES

• Washington State CNA Certificate.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Card
• Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assist in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard-free environment and in a clean atmosphere

Position Type: SUBSTITUTE

Salary: $22 to $22 Per Hour