Paraeducator Health Service

About This Role

Collaborate with the Licensed School Nurse to deliver school health care by monitoring student health, administering medication, performing first aid, and conducting screenings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health status of students and perform first aid, emergency care, and other illness interventions per district protocols
• Administer medication and/or specialized health care treatments to students as directed by physicians and authorized by parents or guardians
• Follow protocols, procedures, and written care plans for medication administration, care procedures, and triage
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings
• Facilitate referrals to health care providers
• Monitor student health and obtain immunization records to prevent and control communicable disease
• Excuse or re-admit students for health reasons in accordance with district protocols and state health department exclusion guidelines
• Order and maintain adequate first aid and health care supplies
• Provide staff care and be a resource for work related injuries
• Coordinate with LSN to identify students that need assessment for health education/counseling

Requirements

• Experience in EMT, EMS, CMA, LPN, or RN
• Current Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED certifications or enrolled in an upcoming course upon hire
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability/desire to work with special needs students
• Ability/desire to work with technology
• Good record keeping skills / computer skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful emergency situations
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance

Qualifications

• Experienced in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical nurse (LPN), or Registered Nurse (RN).

Nice to Have

• Current MN Licensed Practical Nurse License (LPN)
• Current MN Registered Nurse License (RN)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications