Health Room Assistant – Bay Lane Elementary

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
General Overview of position:
The Health Room Assistant (HRA) in the Muskego-Norway School District (MNS) is assigned to staff one of the school health rooms. The HRA works with minimal supervision, but with the guidance and direction of the District Nurse, to provide direct care to students. The HRA is also responsible for: maintaining the health room environment; documenting care provided and document management; communicating to staff, students, families, and the public; using a variety of medical equipment; providing basic emergency care; using a variety of information technology platforms; assisting the District Nurse with student Individualized Health Plans; and a variety of other specific responsibilities.
Muskego-Norway School District Notice:
Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with students, staff, and parents, and possess positive public communication skills and written skills. While supervising and managing the Health Room, will need to demonstrate excellent written, oral, organizational, and decision-making skills. Other duties, as assigned by the administrator.
 
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: (Specialized training will be provided as needed.)

1. Provide compassionate care to ill and injured students, administer medication; gather student health assessment data such as health history and vital signs.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in the school health office; maintain the safe and organized storage of student medication and medical equipment.
3. Appropriately and professionally document student visits to the school health room including complaints, observations, and interventions; scan and upload health-related documents.
4. Provide professional, courteous, and timely verbal and written communication with staff, students, families, and the public using various information and communication platforms.
5. Competently use a variety of medical equipment such as assessment equipment (thermometer, blood pressure monitor and pulse oximeter), diabetic equipment (insulin pumps, continuous glucose
   monitors, glucometers), and a variety of personal protection equipment.
6. Provide basic emergency care as a member of the Medical Alert Team.
7. Obtain and maintain competency in information technology platforms such as Infinite Campus and Google Suite.
8. Assist the District Nurse with the development, administration, and communication of Individualized Health Plans.
9. Other Specific Responsibilities
   a. Field Trips – preparation of student medical needs during field trips.
   b. Immunizations – compliance, management, and reporting of student immunization status.
   c. Screening – vision, hearing, and other student health screenings.
   d. Coworker coverage – work at other school health rooms as needed to cover HRA absences.
10. Maintain compliance with mandatory training.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent;
2. CPR/AED/ First Aid certified or willing to become certified;
3. Ability to get along with others and work as a team;
4. Ability to communicate professionally;
5. Use proper judgement;
6. Manage time effectively;
7. Demonstrate flexibility;
8. Competency with a variety of general office equipment;
9. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive student and family information;
10. Work independently with minimal direct supervision, under the guidance and direction of the District Nurse;
11. Healthcare experience such as Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant preferred;
12. Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

The Muskego-Norway School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Additionally, the Muskego-Norway School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that the school district is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to student admissions (as applicable) and employment. All inquiries about the Application of Title IX and Part 106 to the school district may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinators (Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly), to the Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education or both.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. As a condition of initial and continued employment, the employee shall be a positive role model for students.

The Muskego-Norway School District Board is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Muskego-Norway School District will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Courtney Arntzen or Julie Kelly.

 

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