Clinic Aide

Organizational Overview:

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 278 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Job Summary:   

KIPP Atlanta Schools seeks an experienced Clinic Aide who will be responsible for providing health services support to a single school. Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, the Clinic Aide will serve the health needs of our students and staff, provide health-related tasks, including first aid and medication administration as needed, maintain student health records, and help ensure that the school complies with any state or district health-related requirements.

• Provides basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness and chronic health conditions according to a detailed protocol established by the Regional School Nurse (RSN) or the Child’s guardians; 
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse ox, and blood pressure); 
• Communicates findings to supervising RSN for direction; 
• Contacts parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the RSN; 
• Contacts EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the RSN; 
• Maintains records (sorting, filing, reviewing for completeness); 
• Assists with screening programs; 
• Sends routine notices to parents; 
• Orders and maintain health office supplies; 
• Serve as a Trained Diabetes Personnel after receiving appropriate training
• Other duties as delegated by the Regional School Nurse in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act (Board of Registered Nurses)

• Helps ensure school compliance with federal, state and local school district guidelines and requirements 
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy and thoroughness of medical documentation including monitoring of immunizations 

• Provides pediatric TeleHealth consultation triage with use of technology (i.e. mobile device, peripheral devices, and telephone). Obtains vital signs and chief complaint for RN consultation.
• Provides guidance and support during the TeleHealth encounter to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible for equipment functioning. Notifies RN supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.

Candidate Qualifications 

• Previous experience in health care - certified by the state as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), or Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) is preferred
• Previous K–12 school-based clinic aide, health room, or student health support experience highly preferred
• Formal first aid training through the Red Cross or a similar program, or may have gone through a campus or district specific orientation and training related to school health such as medication administration, or specific health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Excellent customer service; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional work ethic; very reliable and responsible
• Flexible, willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Professional, friendly, and adaptable personality; strong ability to provide high quality services to a wide variety of students (e.g. age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic)
• Committed to the mission of preparing educationally underserved children for excellent high schools and colleges

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A competitive benefits package will also be offered. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

Statement of Nondiscrimination:

KIPP Atlanta Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.