<p>Plain Local Schools</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Health Support Assistant</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse</p> <p>Pediatric experience preferred</p> <p>Such alternatives to the above qualification as the</p> <p>BOE may find appropriate.</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Contract to be determined by</p> <p>the School Board</p> <p>REPORTS TO: District School Nurse and Director</p> <p>of Special Education</p> <p>JOB GOAL: Work with the District School Nurse to</p> <p>support the daily health needs of the students</p> <p>and to facilitate a healthy, safe educational</p> <p>environment for all the students</p> <p>EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated</p> <p>in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation</p> <p>of Classified Personnel</p> <p>PERFORMANCE</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Assists the District School Nurse in performing the following tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Maintains records and performs clerical work </li><li>Administers first aid in accordance with established </li></ul> <p>first aid procedures</p> <ul> <li>Conducts vision screenings </li><li>Refer students in need of medical and dental care </li><li>Maintains up-to-date health records for students </li><li>Assumes responsibility for injured or ill students </li><li>Contacts students parent/guardian as necessary </li><li>Assists in preparation of reports </li><li>Follow-up exclusion and re-admission of students in </li></ul> <p>connection with infectious disease</p> <ul> <li>Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions </li><li>Dispense medication as ordered </li><li>Chart vision screening results on all permanent records </li></ul> <p>of students</p> <ul> <li>Record daily diabetic screening results </li><li>Follow physician orders caring for diabetic students daily </li></ul> <p>needs while optimizing the educational experience</p> <p>of each student</p> <ul> <li>Assists sending referral letters to parents following </li></ul> <p>failed vision screenings</p> <ul> <li>Ensure safety of students </li><li>Make contact with the public utilizing tact and diplomacy </li><li>Follows strict adherence to student confidentiality following </li></ul> <p>FERPA policy and HIPAA</p> <ul> <li>Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents </li><li>Attend meetings and in-services as required </li><li>Keep daily clinic log of students requiring health assistance </li><li>Assist with other health screenings as needed </li><li>Coordinates school health resources and school health services </li></ul> <p>to identify and prevent adverse pupil health outcomes</p> <ul> <li>Conducts home visits if applicable </li><li>In-service staff about student medical conditions and </li></ul> <p>procedures and determine competency to perform</p> <p>said procedures as needed</p> <ul> <li>Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies </li></ul> <p>and procedures</p>