Job Description
To assist supervising nurse in the promotion of health and safety in the school in accordance with all policies and procedures.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• The incumbent will work with APS staff members in a team environment which may include the administrative staff, State department personnel, APS legal counsel, parents, students, advocates and others outside the District.
• Frequent interactions with people in person and on the phone will be necessary.
• Travel from location to location may be necessary.
• Functions are performed indoors and outside in a normal school environment.
• Exposure to sick and injured students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Administers and documents first aid care to students following District policy.
• Assists in the self-administration of medication as directed by APS medication policy and supervising nurse.
• Assists in maintaining immunization records and enforcing registration requirements as required by New Mexico laws and regulations.
• Assists in maintaining school health record system.
• Reports student illness, unusual events and injuries to immediate supervisor, appropriate personnel and parents.
• Performs vision, hearing, height and weight screening tests.
• Maintains clean, organized and orderly health room environment.
• Maintains inventory and orders health room supplies.
• Performs clerical tasks as requested by supervising nurse.
• Performs student-specific medical procedures and/or treatments as requested by supervising nurse according to the delegation policy of the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• Assists in the toileting or diapering of