Health room assistant

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Health Room Assistant - Special Education position

Location: Bellefonte Area School District Type: **Full-time Work Day: 7hrs Work Year:** 180 days; 11 paid holidays

Pay & Benefits

See attached document (below) for information about pay & benefits

Pay Level: G

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a caring and adaptable Healthroom Assistant -- Special Education to serve as a floating nurse across the district. This role supports building nurses and private agency nurses in delivering essential health services to identified students. It's a meaningful opportunity to make a daily impact on students' well-being in a collaborative and inclusive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Healthroom Assistant will:

• Render basic first aid and emergency care to students for illnesses, injuries, and life threatening situations in accordance with district guidelines.
• Assess injuries and notify the certified school nurse of any injury requiring medical or dental intervention or immediate absence from school and complete student accident report per District policy.
• Screen students who present symptoms of communicable diseases and exclude them from school when necessary.
• Examine students returning to school following an illness or communicable disease when necessary.
• Administer medication as per district guidelines and as prescribed by an authorized Health Care provider (prescriber) and parent permission
• Performs specialized procedures as retained and delegated by the school nurse, including diabetic glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, insulin dosage calculation, small-volume nebulizer treatment, urinary catheterization, etc.
• Inform parents/guardians of student illnesses and injuries according to First Aid and Emergency guidelines for School Staff.
• Assist the certified school nurse in scheduling and charting state-mandated health screenings.
• Schedule students for various screening procedures and for medical examinations as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Record all visits to the health room on an electronic health record, communicate with certified school nurse regarding significant student concerns; refer information when required.
• Assist the certified school nurse with state-mandated programs and charting for each student assigned.
• Perform clerical duties in support of health care services; maintain an electronic health record of all health care treatments and activities; prepare a paper health record for new students and maintain a paper and electronic health record for each student, file and preserve the confidentiality of health care records.
• Assists with Health Office infection control practices; maintains cleanliness, supplies, and equipment of sick/well rooms.
• Stocks and reorders first aid supplies (i.e. bandaids, tongue depressors, etc.); assists in maintaining first aid kit/supplies, trauma kit, and evacuation cart/system under direction of the school nurse.
• Schedule is subject to change as needed.
• Participate in School or District Committee as directed by School Principal (i.e. SAP).
• Perform such tasks, consistent with the position, as may be assigned.

Education Requirements

Minimum:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, college, or practical nursing program

Preferred:

• Specialized training in pediatric or school-based care

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• Experience working with school-age children

Preferred:

• Ability to remain composed and supportive during emergencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative approach with parents and staff

• Positive attitude and commitment to student care

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• Current license as aRegistered Nurse or Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum and see with acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation. Must be able to reach above and below the waist, walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects. Requires use of both hands for repetitive motion. Some bending and twisting of the body required. Lifts/carries supplies and papers weighing no more than 40 lbs. Typical office environment with the ability to sit eighty percent (80%) of workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is generally moderate to loud.

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):

• Act 34 -- Criminal History

• Act 114 -- FBI Fingerprint

• Act 151 -- PA Child Abuse

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski

Superintendent of Schools 318 North Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department

Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-355-4814 x3057

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at