Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Professional

Department: School Office

Reports To: Site Administration

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Human Resources

Approved By: Governing Board

Approved Date: 11/12/2024

Educational Equity Statement:

In FUSD, educational equity means putting kids first by providing the resources necessary to attain success. We are committed to educational equity by removing barriers, being inclusive, valuing diversity, and empowering the community.

Cares for and treats students in the health office, as directed by, or under the supervision of the Health Office Coordinator, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans school health program, in cooperation with medical authority and administrative school personnel.
• Evaluates health status of pupils and progress of program.
• Establishes nursing policies to meet emergencies.
• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.
• Provides first-aid, and maintains health records of students.
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Works with community agencies in planning facilities to meet needs of children outside school situation.
• Assists in program for care of disabled children.
• Administers medications, dresses wounds and incisions, prepares ice packs, assists with emergency situations, and performs related tasks as directed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student records.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications.
• Acts as receptionist performs secretarial duties.
• Schedules and conducts annual hearing and vision screenings of students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR and First Aid Certification required

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment

• Rate based on experience, degrees, and certifications as established by the Governing Board on the classified salary schedule.
• 196 days per year, 8 hours per day
• Full Benefits as assigned for the position.

Clearances

• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination
• Valid I-9 form
  
  

Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Health Office Coordinator, in accordance with Governing Board Policy.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s): the District Title IX Coordinator, and/or the District 504 Coordinator, both of which can be located on our web page www.fusdaz.com or in person at 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. Or by phone at (520) 866-3500.