Nursing Technician

Company: Academies of Math and Science
Location: Tucson
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: MASSA - Tucson, AZPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $13.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: UndisclosedJob Shift: UndisclosedJob Category: Health CareAcademies of Math and Science
2016 Arizona Charter School of the Year
2018 Runner-Up Reader's Choice Awards: Best Place to Work

Nursing Technician
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Location: 434 W Lerdo Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85706

Academies of Math and Science is a fast-growing, high-performing charter school network dedicated to serving low-income communities. You can learn more about or organization and company culture at our website.

Summary:
The Nursing Technician provides support to all employees and serves as a Research & Development Specialist in the fields of Nursing and School Health. Providing support in addressing the health needs of students; assisting in implementing the school health program; and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students. Administer first aid and medication to students according to district policy and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides professional expertise in the fields of Nursing and School Health
• Acts as a liaison between the schools and outside groups. Fosters relationships with the Arizona Department of Health and non-profit organizations that provide services to the schools or assist the schools with training and other initiatives
• Researches local laws and practices for possible implementation in AZ schools
• Conduct quarterly health office site audits
• Analyze trends in audit outcomes to strategize additional training
• Notify student's guardian of visits to the Health Office.
• Offer care for student injuries.
• Create an Arizona Health Record for each student.
• Record immunizations, vision, and hearing test results.
• Maintain all prescription and non-prescription medication with proper security measures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized office.
• Maintain and rotate supplies.
• Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for Administrators.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Conduct hearing and vision screening.
• Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to the state.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor
  How to apply:
  Apply in 5 minutes through the link below. Please include the following in PDF or .docx format:
  1. A detailed resume describing your experience and data-supported accomplishments.
  2. A cover letter showcasing your written communication skills and demonstrating your alignment with the AMS mission and competencies.
  Compensation: $13 - $17 hourly DOE
  
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  Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  • Positively interact with all students.
  • Create a safe environment that the student feels safe in.
  • Ability to identify individual student medical needs.
  • Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.
  • Ability to collaborate with other school staff.
  • Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Be detailed, organized and timely in completion of work Qualifications:
    
    • Hold a Minimum of Medical Assistant Certificate
    • Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP level one fingerprint clearance card at all times.
    • The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
    • Must possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills
    • Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
    • 2 years School-based experience
    • CPR AED and First Aid Certified
      
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