Essential Job Functions:
Admits and discharges sick students in the clinic.
Administers medication as prescribed, following proper procedures and policies
Maintains appropriate medication documentation
Performs specialized healthcare procedures as prescribed
Treats minor injuries and health emergencies.
Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives.
Assists school nurse in health screenings, examinations and other medical, health and hygiene procedures.
Processes student attendance daily, at principal’s discretion
Provides clerical assistance – typing, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies.
Attends required training, professional development and meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Report Preparation:
May run health or attendance reports from the student information system
Contacts:
Contacts would be with school personnel as well as parents, students and school nurse.
Physical Demands:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The employee regularly works in a public school setting and regularly works with medical substances, supplies and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes and dust. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Some knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments and proper hygiene. Some knowledge of childhood growth and development. Demonstrated ability to assess illnesses, injuries, seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment. Demonstrated ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance to handle emergencies. Demonstrated ability to perform basic clerical tasks. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff and parents in a professional manner.
Must be First Aid/CPR, AED certified and maintain current certifications within the first three months of employment. Strongly prefer, LPN, CNA or EMT.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
State Police Criminal History Investigation
Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Compensation
$18,348.57 - $30,944.56Hours Per Day
6.5Days Per Year
183Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatments, and proper hygiene
- Knowledge of childhood growth and development
- Ability to assess illnesses, injuries, and seizures and determine appropriate immediate treatment
- Ability to obtain appropriate medical assistance during emergencies
- Ability to perform basic clerical tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work professionally with students, staff, and parents
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within the first three months of employment and maintained thereafter
- LPN, CNA, or EMT qualification
- FBI criminal history investigation
- State Police criminal history investigation
- Child Protective Services investigation
- Tuberculosis screening or test
What We Do
Chesterfield County Public Schools is one of the largest and most innovative public school divisions in the United States, serving students across Chesterfield County, Virginia. Its mission centers on creating a better tomorrow through authentic, captivating learning experiences. Guided by equity, integrity, teamwork and ingenuity, CCPS uses its Imagine Tomorrow strategic plan to foster lifelong learning, personal responsibility and supportive relationships.
