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Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)<br />
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Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt<br />
Reports to: District Nurse/Campus Principal<br />
Dept./School: Assigned Campus<br />
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Primary Purpose:<br />
Work under the immediate guidance and direction of a licensed registered nurse to maintain routine<br />
clinic records, provide minor first aid care, and conduct health screenings.<br />
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Qualifications:<br />
Education/Certification:<br />
High School diploma or GED<br />
Nurse Aide Certification<br />
Special Knowledge/Skills:<br />
Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)<br />
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills<br />
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing<br />
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence<br />
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills<br />
Experience:<br />
One (1) year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children.<br />
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Major Responsibilities and Duties:<br />
Health Services<br />
1. Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol<br />
established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.<br />
2. Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures and maintain<br />
accurate log of medications dispensed.<br />
3. Assist with screening programs, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood<br />
pressure), and accurately document results as proscribed by district, state, and federal requirements.<br />
Communicate findings to supervising school health staff for direction.<br />
4. Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.<br />
5. Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school<br />
health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).<br />
6. Contact emergency medical services (EMS) according to established school health services protocols<br />
or as directed by the school nurse (RN).<br />
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7. Maintain an efficient and safe clinic including following infection control procedures as directed by the<br />
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school nurse (RN). Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing<br />
wound care.<br />
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8. Prepare, compile, maintain, and file all correspondence, reports, records, and other documents<br />
required, including accurate and confidential student health records.<br />
9. Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease<br />
data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).<br />
10. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.<br />
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Compliance<br />
11. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State<br />
Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and<br />
regulations.<br />
12. Maintain confidentiality.<br />
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13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.<br />
14. All duties as assigned.<br />
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Supervisory Responsibilities:<br />
None.<br />
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Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:<br />
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment; special needs adaptive equipment; standard<br />
office equipment including computer and peripherals<br />
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting<br />
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension<br />
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or<br />
more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint,<br />
assisting nonambulatory students<br />
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases<br />
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress<br />
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Bay City ISD Job Description HR Services<br />
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*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles for unlicensed assistive personnel published by the<br />
Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013. Certified Nurse Assist<br />
(CNA) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) are considered unlicensed assistive personnel.<br />
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all<br />
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.<br />
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