Assistant - Clinic High School en Carrollton - Farmers Branch ISD

1. Provide basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness according to a detailed protocol established by the school nurse (RN) or medical advisor.
2. Administer medication to students in compliance with procedures established by Board Policy and administrative procedures, maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
3. Assist with health procedures and screening programs as delegated and supervised by the school nurse.
4. Assist in the maintenance of the personal hygiene of students.
5. Contact parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
6. Contact EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the school nurse (RN).
7. Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary
8. Provide simple nursing and first aid care and gives emergency care within the framework of the American First Aid training and district Health Services policies and procedures.
9. Keep the school nurse informed of students' status and any unusual happenings with students.
10. Maintain for the nurse the absentee status of students excluded and readmitted due to health reasons, especially in regard to communicable disease control.

Safety

11. Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing wound care.
12. Keep health clinic clean and sanitary.

13. Assist the school nurse in record keeping as directed.
14. Answer clinic telephone, types health reports, and performs other clerical duties as requested by the school nurse or principal.
15. Maintain clinic supply inventory and request supplies as needed.
16. Prepare and arrange bulletin boards, displays, models, etc.
17. Send out routine notices to parents
18. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health records on all students.
19. Prepare correspondence, reports, and records using personal computer or typewriter.
20. Make appointments for and maintain schedule of the school nurse (RN).
21. Maintain a daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse (RN).

22. Maintain confidentiality of all information.
23. Participate in in-service training programs.
24. Refer all inquiries by other school personnel concerning students to the school nurse and    will not diagnose, prescribe, or give any medical advice, nor release any information regarding the health of students
25. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
26. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.

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