School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/CMA (West Valley Campus)

School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/CMA

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is seeking a School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant to work at our West Valley Campus. Under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse, the School Wellness Certified Nursing Assistant will be responsible for supporting students with medical needs on the Campus.

Duties:

• Administer student medications under the direct training and supervision of the district School Nurse 


• Support students who are medically fragile in their daily living at school at the West Valley Campus


• Support a student 1:1 with medical and physical needs during the school day


• Support students’ individualized medical/emergency plans under the direction of the district School Nurse


• Track chronic illness documentation and ensure communication to the Registrar, School Nurse, and the classroom teacher


• Prioritize and administer basic first aid following the assessment of injured students 
  


• Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, and the district School Nurse 


• Ability to work as part of a team and handle critical situations safely and effectively


• May be used as a backup to cover the front desk


• Participate in annual and ongoing staff training
  


• Other duties as directed
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CNA or CMA certification with the Arizona State Board of Nursing


• Current CPR/BLS certification


• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card


• Prior school experience is preferred
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience 


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Great professional development and advancement opportunities!

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  

Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.