School Clinic Worker

School Clinic Worker

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.

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:

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.

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.