The posting
The Health Assistant (LPN) will provide comprehensive school health support by delivering first aid, administering medications, conducting required health screenings, maintaining detailed student health records, and assisting with specialized medical procedures as trained.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS__Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Administer first aid to injured students and provide short-term care to enhance the comfort and safety of injured or ill students.
- Administer and record medications in accordance with district policy. Consult professional references or school nurse coordinator to ensure working understanding of medications that are administered.
- Take and record vital signs. Administer vision screenings and other screenings (hearing, scoliosis, lice checks) as required.
- Maintain computerized listings of immunizations, chronic health conditions, daily visits and health screenings for each student. Completes state and district reports on immunizations and vision screening as required.
- Reports observations to the school principal, school nurse coordinator or Child Protective Services when appropriate. Provide social services information and referrals as necessary.
- May be required to perform specialized procedures (after proper training) such as urinary catheterization, gastric tube feedings, diabetes management, and seizure disorder management for special needs children. May attend IEP meeting if necessary.
- Facilitate sending ill or injured students’ home or to appropriate resources. Accurately completes accident report for any on-campus related accident.
- Maintains clean/organized health office. May order first aid supplies as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current CPR certification required.
- 6 months’ experience as an LPN in the medical profession.
- Shall have knowledge of modern office equipment and computer software applications.
- Experience with physically/medically challenged children preferred.
- Shall have the ability to work and communicate effectively with community, Board, students and staff members.
- Bilingual preferred.
- IVP Fingerprint card required.
**PLEASE UPLOAD LPN LICENSE AND CURRENT CPR CERTIFICATION WITH APPLICATION**
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and/or School Nurse Coordinator
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year, salary and benefits as established by the Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job shall be evaluated by the Building Principal and/or school nurse coordinator, in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
R*
186 days
Range 14
The District will post both the Health Assistant LPN and Health Assistant CNA positions; however, only one position will be filled, based on the selected candidate's qualifications and the needs of the District.



