Health Care District of Palm Beach County
School Health Aide-School Health-Full Time
Health Care District of Palm Beach County, Florida, New York, United States
School Health Aide - School Health - Full Time
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General Statement of Job
This position, under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated student health care services within the School Health Program as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. The primary function is to provide care during the school day to students for illness, injury, and medication administration. The duties include, but are not limited to first aid, medication administration, asthma, allergy, diabetes, seizure management, covid-19, and flu screening and testing. Employees in this position are responsible for performing delegated activities in compliance with procedures, protocols, and documented care plans.
Essential Functions
Perform delegated Registered Nurse (RN) functions upon completion of training and competency testing.
Consult with the Registered Nurse for direction on non-delegated tasks.
Administer medications to students prescribed by a licensed health care provider with parental consent following established protocols and care plans.
Properly receive, handle, and store medications; maintain temperature logs; manage medication expiration.
Provide first aid and injury care to students with urgent health needs according to procedures and protocols upon completion of training and competency testing.
Assist students with diabetes management upon completion of training and competency testing.
Assist students with allergy, asthma, and seizure management upon completion of training and competency testing.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge of infection control measures. Maintain infection control and use of PPE as directed per School Health guidelines.
Administer COVID-19 and FLU tests with Parent/Guardian documented consent, upon completion of training and competency testing.
Float to other school locations to supplement and assist Registered Nurses or perform duties at another school location as needed.
Document in the student electronic health files, care, treatments, and observations documents as directed.
Maintain proper filing of documentation.
Review and update student electronic health files, forwarding them to appropriate destinations when students transfer to another school within the district. Be proficient with a standard computer and keyboard including software programs. Measures/takes vital signs, blood pressure, and related data as defined in the physician order and documents.
Report all problems when observed to the Registered Nurse. Complete additional duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Emergency duty may be required, including working in Red Cross shelters or performing other emergency duties.
Access to reliable transportation required.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED required. Either certificate or diploma from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, Medical Assistant (MA) program, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program required. Other clinical experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in lieu of CNA, MA or EMT education requirements.
Experience
Health care related experience preferred.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
First Aid Certification from either American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire and will be offered on‑site.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Florida required. For Medical Assistants (MA), certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT preferred.
In lieu of CNA, MA or EMT qualifications, other clinical experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
About Us
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services including nine community health centers, school health teams in 172 public schools, a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program, a rural public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, an award‑winning skilled nursing center, and a ground ambulance program. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. We also maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As such, we are a Drug‑Free Workplace.
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School Health Aide - School Health - Full Time
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County
General Statement of Job
This position, under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, provides delegated student health care services within the School Health Program as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. The primary function is to provide care during the school day to students for illness, injury, and medication administration. The duties include, but are not limited to first aid, medication administration, asthma, allergy, diabetes, seizure management, covid-19, and flu screening and testing. Employees in this position are responsible for performing delegated activities in compliance with procedures, protocols, and documented care plans.
Essential Functions
Perform delegated Registered Nurse (RN) functions upon completion of training and competency testing.
Consult with the Registered Nurse for direction on non-delegated tasks.
Administer medications to students prescribed by a licensed health care provider with parental consent following established protocols and care plans.
Properly receive, handle, and store medications; maintain temperature logs; manage medication expiration.
Provide first aid and injury care to students with urgent health needs according to procedures and protocols upon completion of training and competency testing.
Assist students with diabetes management upon completion of training and competency testing.
Assist students with allergy, asthma, and seizure management upon completion of training and competency testing.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge of infection control measures. Maintain infection control and use of PPE as directed per School Health guidelines.
Administer COVID-19 and FLU tests with Parent/Guardian documented consent, upon completion of training and competency testing.
Float to other school locations to supplement and assist Registered Nurses or perform duties at another school location as needed.
Document in the student electronic health files, care, treatments, and observations documents as directed.
Maintain proper filing of documentation.
Review and update student electronic health files, forwarding them to appropriate destinations when students transfer to another school within the district. Be proficient with a standard computer and keyboard including software programs. Measures/takes vital signs, blood pressure, and related data as defined in the physician order and documents.
Report all problems when observed to the Registered Nurse. Complete additional duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Emergency duty may be required, including working in Red Cross shelters or performing other emergency duties.
Access to reliable transportation required.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED required. Either certificate or diploma from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, Medical Assistant (MA) program, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program required. Other clinical experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in lieu of CNA, MA or EMT education requirements.
Experience
Health care related experience preferred.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
First Aid Certification from either American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire and will be offered on‑site.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Florida required. For Medical Assistants (MA), certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT preferred.
In lieu of CNA, MA or EMT qualifications, other clinical experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
About Us
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services including nine community health centers, school health teams in 172 public schools, a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program, a rural public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, an award‑winning skilled nursing center, and a ground ambulance program. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. We also maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As such, we are a Drug‑Free Workplace.
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