Nursing Assistant - School Health

Location: Cambridge Public Health CommissionWork Days: 8-2:30pCategory: Nurse SupportDepartment: School HealthJob Type: Full TimeWork Shift: DayHours/Week: 30.00Union Name: CH Laborers 380Summary:To assist in the non-professional aspects of the School Health Program as determined by the Registered Nurse. The School Health Aide is under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The School Health Aide primarily works independently in the school health office with the nurse available by phone and beeperOther Information:• Knowledge of basic First Aid, CPR, ability to be certified to administer medications under the Registered Nurse delegation procedure and State Regulations (244-CMR 3.05)• HEALTH REQUIREMENT: Hepatitis B advisable as per Cambridge Health Alliance employee health program OSHA guidelines PPD and Employee Health Clearance Proof of vaccination or immunity to Rubella or MMR• EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalency• CERTIFICATIONS: Health Aide Certification (preferred). Medication Administration• Training/Test CPR Certification AHA BLS Required• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Past experience working with school-age children.• Preferable knowledge of child growth and developmentIn keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.