All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting. We ... more details
JOB INFORMATION
All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting.
We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
9 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
POSITION DETAILS: Non-exempt; full-time during the school year/approximately 10 months per year; 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday; full benefits
This position provides a wide variety of para-professional health services to students, school staff and, on occasion, community members in the school setting. Most work-hours will be assigned at a specific school; however some travel may be required for substitutions at other schools or for special assignments. Supervision is received from the RN - School Health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Interact extensively with students while providing routine care for minor and acute illnesses and chronic disorders
Provide immediate care for accidents and injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening
Provide appropriate treatment of ill or injured persons
Establish and maintain an up-to-date student health record system
Assist with efforts to ensure an adequate program for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
Encourage parents/guardians to follow through with recommended health care
Administer medications and perform specific treatments as ordered by a health care provider and delegated by the RN-School Health, observe for medication and treatment side effects and take further action as indicated
Perform lice screenings as directed by the RN-School Health
Communicate health-related information as appropriate (e.g. drug/alcohol situations, suicide threats, medication/treatment orders, pregnancy concerns, accidents, etc.)
Assist with follow-up of long-term absences
Assist with vision and hearing screenings and other health screening programs
Arrange appointments and take messages for the RN-School Health
Assist with record-keeping, report preparation and inventory of health supplies
Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
High school graduation or the equivalent
Minimum age 18 years
Minimum 1 year of paid work experience (within the last 5 years) in either of the following areas: - Working directly with children (pre-school age and/or school-age); and/or - Providing direct service in a health related field
Current CNA certification issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing
Current certification in CPR and First Aid by a recognized certification body (e.g. American Red Cross, Heart Association, National Safety Council) or ability to become so certified during the orientation process
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Strong math and clerical skills, with ability to accurately prepare and maintain health records and program documentation
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
Ability to work with sensitive and personal information and maintain appropriate confidentiality
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, parents/guardians and the general public
Ability to effectively provide health care and services in compliance with MD laws, rules and regulations governing School Health
Ability to effectively access and utilize computerized systems to enter and maintain related data and statistics
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
Pediatric healthcare experience in a hospital, pediatric clinic, community health or mental health setting
Current CMT certification issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently walk and stoop; occasionally climb, lift up to 50 pounds, reach and perform repetitive motions; and rarely push over 40 pounds, pull over 40 pounds, and drive
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; occasionally works outdoors, walks on uneven ground, has potential exposure to infectious diseases and is required to wear protective equipment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS
Ability to provide own transportation
Available to respond on-call as essential personnel in the event of an emergency situation
This position is subject to random drug testing to include marijuana
Current certification must then be maintained
All costs incurred by the hired employee for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining the required CNA and CMT certifications will be the responsibility of the employee
Persons currently licensed as RN or LPN cannot be considered for placement as Health Room Technician, CNA/CMT. Frederick County Schools only permit Health Room Technician, CNA/CMT to take well-specified actions in certain medical situations; however persons with RN/LPN license are required by that licensing to take other actions in those same medical situations. This conflict prevents placing an RN or LPN as a Health Room Technician, CNA/CMT.
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) Related skills testing 3) One or more interviews
4) A pre-employment fingerprint support background investigation 5) A pre-employment drug test to include marijuana and measles, mumps, rubella (immunizations inoculations may be necessary)
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