EMT/Nurse
Job Summary:
The EMT/Nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being, and completing health-related tasks. This position demonstrates a functional knowledge of current health issues as they relate to school-age children; the ability and skills to make physical, social, and emotional assessments, and plan and implement interventions requiring professional medical knowledge and judgment; as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- EMT certification, Paramedic certification, or a nursing degree
- Valid EMT/Paramedic certification or nursing license
- At least two years of applicable experience
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED certification
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains student health records, ensures all components of the school health entrance requirements, including immunizations, are complete and up to date, and keeps emergency information up to date
- Develops a plan of care for students with chronic health care conditions; Communicates, in compliance with medical privacy regulations, with school staff regarding relevant health conditions of students that may affect their learning and behavior in school
- Administers medication to students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file
- Trains staff to administer medications under certain circumstances in the EMT/Nurse's absence or for field trips; Ensures proper documentation
- Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications, including controlled substances as required
- Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the Student Information System
- Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid
- Calls caregivers of ill students; assists ill students as needed until the caregiver arrives
- Refers health concerns as appropriate
- May train/supervise unlicensed personnel to provide necessary health care
- Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information
- Serves as a member of the school crisis team
- Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs
- Performs other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School
Jacksonville Country Day School
Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility.
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