Description

Description

Job Summary

Provides routine patient care, under the direction of the RN. Performs observations, reports patients' conditions and provides teaching to families.

Job Specific Duties

• Assisting RN and LPN with state mandated screenings (Vison, BMI & oral Health) in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures accuracy of documentation.
• Assists the nursing team with initial parent notification of referrals.
• Reviews health records; enters screening data and interventions in the student cumulative health record.
• Documents screening and student visits in Frontline (Trust repository) and NCH documentation systems.
• Ensures clinic is clean and orderly.
• Ensures clinic equipment and supplies are functional and organized and reports any problems related to equipment or physical environment to the nursing team.
• Performs First Aid within scope of practice for students seeking care in the health clinic.
• Maintains clinic inventory of supplies and picks up and delivers supplies to school health clinics.
• Participates in educational sessions with nursing team.
• Identifies students with chronic conditions, initiates contact with parents, and maintains nursing team informed of students requiring RN services.
• Ensures compliance with documentation for each student receiving services.
• Assists leaders and clinical personnel with clerical duties as needed.
• Attends open house and school meet and greet events in conjunction with the team.
• Assists with connecting students with NCH telehealth appointments/ NCH providers.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Certified nursing assistant or EMT license within the state of Florida - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Background Check - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2 years of school health experience preferred
• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred
• Effective English and Spanish communication skills both verbal and written communications
• Basic computer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency in medication calculations for administration
• Knowledge of CDC and MDCPS Vaccine Schedule/Mandatory Vaccine Requirements
• Able to work collaboratively with school staff and School health team
• Able to maintain a high level of quality and safe patient care
• Ability to uphold the standards established by the Department of Health, Miami Dade County Public Schools, and NCHS
• Able to provide direction, guidance, supervision and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team consistent with the objectives of the Mission and Vision of the Hospital

Job :

Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Department :

GRANT- THE CHILDREN'S TRUST-2100-311508

Job Status

:Full Time