Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA ) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Dickinson Independent School District

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Dickinson Independent School District Job Details Job ID:

5925301

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Position:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA ) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Campus:

San Leon Elementary Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal; RN will provide nursing oversight

Pay Grade:

Per Compensation Manual Days Employed:

Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY

Certified nurse assistant/patient care technician assists the clinic nurse in the medical needs of students Paraprofessionals are expected to attend relevant professional development Paraprofessionals work under the general supervision of the principal and under the immediate direction of the campus

RN QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED Valid Certified Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Technician certification ( required), including 1st Aide / CPR certification Participate in and successfully complete training for

FERPA, HIPAA

Special Knowledge/Skills/Physical Requirements:

Must have completed at least 30 college hours; or Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or Meet formal academic assessment as demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment Physical Requirements considered as essential functions to this position : Lifting up to 50 pounds Frequent walking/standing for long periods of time that will include kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

Experience:

Experience working with children/students with medical conditions

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the campus, RN implement the nursing plan of care for assigned students. This may include providing enteral feedings, catheterizations, site/wound care, monitoring bodily functions or other delegated nursing care duties as assigned. Under the direction of the RN, assist with coordination of management system to administer medications to students at school Under the direction of the campus RN, administer medications according to district policy and procedures Recognize differences in student's special medical or physical needs and alert campus nurses accordingly and keep teachers (including substitute teachers) informed of special needs or problems of the assigned student(s) Complete all required paperwork for the nursing plan and communicate regularly with the campus RN and classroom teacher. Report all suspected situations of child abuse per the State of Texas requirements Report potential health/safety hazards to campus RN, and campus administrator B. Personal Care /

Hygiene Support:

Help meet the individual needs of the student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning and assisting with other physical needs Help meet the individual needs of the student(s) including providing personal care such as feeding &/or tube-feeding; bathroom needs which may including changing diapers, feminine hygiene care, and personal hygiene

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tools/Equipment Used :

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:

Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and/or positioning students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Professional Dress:

Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed. A medical uniform dress ("scrubs") is appropriate. CNA/PCT tag must be worn with ID at all times

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse Job Requirements High School/Trade School degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kim Davidson , Principal

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