Position: School Nurse Associate
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Contract Days: 178 days & 4 paid holidays
Hours: 7:45-3:15 daily
Pay- $14.00 per hour
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Job Description:
The School Nurse Associate should strive to provide supplementary health care to students by assisting the school nurse. The school nurse and building principal supervise the school nurse associate.
Nurse associates should have a high school diploma. Certification in CPR/First-Aid is preferred; training will occur if the applicant is not CPR/First-Aid certified. Other health certifications and experience are preferred.
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*Skills:
- Nurse associate must have the patience to handle student needs and various behaviors.
- Attention to detail is a must, as diligent record keeping is pertinent.
- Nurse associates must also be compassionate and understanding in dealing with children’s health issues.
- Great physical hygiene as you may be exposed to infectious diseases carried by students.
- Nurse associates must follow instructions well and communicate well with students, teachers, and parents.
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*Responsibilities:
- The nurse associate may take the temperatures, apply band-aids, determine a need for ice, and call a parent to inform them of their sick child.
- If necessary, school nurse associates may need to lift sick children.
- School nurse associates are responsible for maintaining health records of all students in the school.
- Assist the nurse with yearly health screenings.
- Give daily and emergency medications
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gilbert, IA 50105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Medication administration: 1 year (Required)
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
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