Nursing Assistant - Health Assistant, 7 Hrs/Day (.875 Fte), Part-Time, Perm (Multiple Positions)

Job Title: Nursing Assistant - Health Assistant, 7 hrs/day (.875 FTE), Part-Time, Perm (Multiple Positions)
Category: Support Staff

Health Assistant, 7 hrs/day (.875 FTE), Part-Time, Permanent

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The incumbent performs a variety of health care services to assist the school and nursing staff. The health assistant works with students, teachers, parents, district personnel, and the public to ensure the efficient operation of health care services.

COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025

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Retirement Plan Contributions:
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: TBD based on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: 185 days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Three years' experience managing a school health room and two years school assistant secretarial experience, or three years' experience in the nursing field.
The employee is required to complete/maintain First Aid, CPR, Epinephrine, Glucagon, Medication Trainings.
Interest in working with children/adolescents.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to access, enter, and retrieve data into/from computers and databases. Ability to keyboard accurately at 40 wpm. Knowledge of modern office procedures, techniques, and office management skills.
Ability to work effectively with parents, students, school staff, administration staff, and public.
Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis.
Ability to utilize correct grammar, punctuation, spelling of English language, and basic math skills to compile data and complete reports according to District and department standards.
Ability to secure and maintain confidentiality of medical and student information according to District and department standards.
Self-directed, ability to work without direct supervision and prioritize workload to assure efficient/quality support to staff and students.
Must be able to read, transfer information from variable sources, and process information into reports, forms, graphs, and other formats.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College level coursework related to nursing/phlebotomy/CNA/MA/Patient Care.
Understanding of and experience working with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetic health
assistance experience.
Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to the District (to be
determined by the specific position).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers oral, inhaled, topical, injected, and rectal medications to students as trained and delegated by the RNs.
a. Notifies nursing staff upon receiving new medication with prescriber's written order and parent permission.
b. Consults with nursing staff regarding dosage, schedule for administration, side effects, expected effects, and other pertinent data regarding medication.
c. Keeps accurate records of medications brought to the Health Office.
Applies clean dressings, slings, or support bandages under the direction of an RN.
Records vital signs of students, such as temperature, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by nursing staff.
Provides appropriate emergency care of illness or injury to students and staff in
accordance with school district policy and procedure and as directed by nursing staff.
Assists in the control of communicable diseases according to procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.
Attends Field Trips with students to manage medical needs as determined by RNs.
Notifies nursing staff and/or building principal of serious incidents, significant health
problems, referrals, and possible child abuse.
Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
Performs all other health-related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives
of the total school health program.

Communication/Documentation:
Channels requests for health-related information and nursing services to RN.
Completes "Health Office Visit" form to document each student seen in the Health Office
including his/her chief complaint, treatment, and outcome.
Assists RN to prepare and maintain a cumulative health record for each student.
Documents results of screening and designated health information.
Collects and maintains student emergency cards.
Completes student/staff accident reports and routes them to building principal and RN.

Working with Students with Special Health Needs:
Helps maintain a current confidential list of students with health conditions.
Communicates to the RN any need for follow-up of student health problems.
Assists in adaptations to allow the student to function in the school setting as delegated by the RN.
Performs delegated nursing tasks under the direction of the RN. (Including but not limited to: Diabetes management, including insulin administration, Tube Feedings, and clean intermittent catheterization.)

Health Office Maintenance:
Assumes responsibility for maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
Follows district policy regarding the cleaning of cots and equipment.
Follows district policy regarding infection-control measures.
Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies RN of needed supplies.
Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate individuals or responds to inquiry based on department standards, as appropriate.
Performs clerical support by drafting letters, memos, minutes, bulletins, notices, and district forms for the nursing team. Orders supplies for the nursing team.
Opens and distributes mail (postal and District).
Coordinates/schedules building use for various medical trainings.
Maintains inventory of therapeutic equipment and projects needs for budget planning.
Maintains, organizes, and prioritizes workload and treatment environments, including inventories.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd