Sub Health Room Assistant

Job Title: Health Room Assistant

(Licensed EMT, MA, CNA preferred, NOT required)

Reports to: District Nursing Coordinator and Building Principal

Work Schedule: Hours per day will be during school hours, depending on the building's start and end times.

Part-time: 40 hours per week. 29 hours would be part-time. 180 student days per year, plus 2 additional days for student

health-related preparation and training.

Position Summary: This is a Registered Nurse (RN) delegated position. The Health Room Assistant (HRA)

will work under the direct supervision of the RN in the building as outlined in the Indiana Association of

School Nurse Manual, and in accordance with the Delegation Guidelines for Indiana School Nurses and

Nurse Practice Act. This position’s primary responsibility is assisting the RN in implementing school health

services as described below.

Compensation: $16.75 per hour for 0 years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications and Training to be completed upon hire:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR/AED/First-aid training (completed within 30 days from the date of hire and to be maintained).
• Complete the following safe schools training modules within 60 days of hire: Bed Bugs in schools

Blood Pathogen Exposure Prevention, Common Illness Prevention, COVID-19, Head Lice, Health

Emergencies Modules including (asthma, choking, diabetes, hemophilia, allergies, seizures, Special

Education, Medication Administration Basics, Flu, concussion management, and severe bleeding).

• HIPAA/FERPA training to be provided by the nursing coordinator
• The district will provide orientation and training regarding health room procedures

coordinator

• Complete IDOE Moodle Course: Diabetes Training Program for Health Aides
• Complete training in toileting/personal care in the special education population as provided by the

nursing coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist RN with nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care of students and staff in

accordance with school policy and procedures.

• Correctly receive, administer, and document medication administration according to school policy

and procedure.

• Correctly follow all student health care plans as implemented by the school RN.
• Assist with ADLs in special education rooms as delegated by the RN.
• Assist RN in maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with state requirements, including

but not limited to immunizations, medical conditions, and birth certificates.

• Maintain accurate and timely health visit log of all students and staff visits.
• Assist RN with completion and follow-up of mandated screenings for vision and hearing within the

specified time period.

• Assist RN with organizing and implementing school-based vaccination clinics and dental clinics.
• Maintain professional communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and

parent/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students.

• Proficiently utilize district email, Let’sTalk, and Skyward for communication and records.

• Ensure accident/incident reports for students and staff are submitted in a timely.

• Attend regular Health Assistant Meetings.

• Create a warm, inviting, and welcoming environment in the school health office.

• Maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all student and staff issues.

• Ensure all duties are completed in a manner that will improve, facilitate, or have a positive impact on

student learning.

• Follow all policies/procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by the RN.

EVALUATION: Performance on job requirements will be evaluated annually by the nursing coordinator

and principal in designated buildings.