Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists the Certified School Nurse (CSN) and the School Nurse in providing care to students and staff members of schools. He/She assists with the care of students who require medical attention when they are injured or suffer from acute illness. Their tasks include assisting in treating of patients, referring them to other care providers, and interacting with parents of patients when needed or when appropriate. During periods when students are exposed to communicable diseases, they assist in immunization or exclusion measures.

Essential Functions:

Delivers First Aid to students

Assists the CSN with organizing and maintaining the health room

Assists the CSN with updating files

Assists the CSN with immunization record updates

Assists the CSN with student physical records

Assists the CSN with student dental records

Assists the CSN with completing student screenings

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma, a degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing preferred (B.S.)

Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

CPR/AED requirements and administration

Child Abuse Laws

Pennsylvania School Code

Pennsylvania Department of Health and Regulations

Pennsylvania Division of School Health Guidelines

Demonstrated Ability to:

Assist in the overseeing of mandated screenings and completes referrals and follow-up where applicable

Assist in managing and controlling acute chronic disease

Assist in providing first aid for illness or injury to students and document nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment

Assist in promoting good safety practices, both within and outside of school building

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.