Buhler USD 313 has an opening for a District-wide Substitute Health Aide.  This is an "on-call" position and has no regularly scheduled work hours.

USD 313 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE: HEALTH AIDE Substitute

SUPERVISOR: School Nurse and Principal 

CLASSIFICATION:  This is an on-call position with no scheduled work hours

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. High School diploma or equivalent 

2. Current Kansas certificate for Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. 

3. Must have current certification in First Aid and CPR 

4. Must have good communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, telephone & interpersonal) 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Provide emergency care and first aid for accidents and sudden illness of students until parents assume responsibility so students have the best possible care.

2. Provide health room coverage in the absence of the School Health Aide.

3. Inform Registered Nurse of health emergencies and provide updates on health room activities. 

4. Assist School Nurse with notification of parents of the need for medical referrals and follow up on them so that all students receive the proper care. 

5. Follow district health services guidelines in documentation of daily health visits, medications, procedures and other health service related functions as directed by the registered nurse. 

6. Maintain documentation as directed. 

7. Perform others duties as assigned.  

8. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

1. Must occasionally work in a noisy crowded, environment with numerous interruptions. 

2. May be required to wear protective garments and/or gloves for exposure control under limited circumstances. 

3. Mentally & physically able to perform job functions. Ability to move, lift, pull or push heavy objects and flexibility to get down on hands and knees to render first aid if needed. 

HEALTH AIDE SUBSTITUTE MAY NOT: 

1. Discuss confidential information regarding students/staff. 

2. Give or recommend medications of any kind, except as directed by the school nurse. 

3. Offer diagnosis of medical opinions of any kind. 

4. Contact student’s physicians unless indicated by licensure. 

5. Provide health education programs, except as directed by school nurse.