Care Assistant - School Health - Grant - Partial

Care Assistant - School Health

Nicklaus Children's Health System

Provides routine patient care, under the direction of the RN. Performs observations, reports patients' conditions and provides teaching to families.

• Assisting RN and LPN with state mandated screenings (Vision, BMI & oral Health) in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures accuracy of documentation.
• Assists the nursing team with initial parent notification of referrals.
• Reviews health records; enters screening data and interventions in the student cumulative health record.
• Documents screening and student visits in Frontline (Trust repository) and NCH documentation systems.
• Ensures clinic is clean and orderly.
• Ensures clinic equipment and supplies are functional and organized and reports any problems related to equipment or physical environment to the nursing team.
• Performs First Aid within scope of practice for students seeking care in the health clinic.
• Maintains clinic inventory of supplies and picks up and delivers supplies to school health clinics.
• Participates in educational sessions with nursing team.
• Identifies students with chronic conditions, initiates contact with parents, and maintains nursing team informed of students requiring RN services.
• Ensures compliance with documentation for each student receiving services.
• Assists leaders and clinical personnel with clerical duties as needed.
• Attends open house and school meet and greet events in conjunction with the team.
• Assists with connecting students with NCH telehealth appointments/ NCH providers.

• Certified nursing assistant or EMT license within the state of Florida - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II Background Check - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• 2 years of school health experience preferred.
• 2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Effective English and Spanish communication skills both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in medication calculations for administration.
• Knowledge of CDC and MDCPS Vaccine Schedule/Mandatory Vaccine Requirements.
• Able to work collaboratively with school staff and school health team.
• Able to maintain a high level of quality and safe patient care.
• Ability to uphold the standards established by the Department of Health, Miami Dade County Public Schools, and NCHS.
• Able to provide direction, guidance, supervision and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team consistent with the objectives of the Mission and Vision of the Hospital.