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Position: School Health Assistant I

Months: 9

Hours: 6

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Position Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

1. High school graduation or other equivalent (General Education Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.).

2. Successful completion of one of the following three program options:

         a. College of Southern Nevada School Health Assistant (SHA) Training Program; or,

         b. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program from an accredited health sciences vocational     program or an accredited college or university; or,

         c. Medical Assistant (MA) Program (Certified [CMA] or Registered [RMA]) from an approved or accredited vocational program or college.

3. Must have evidence of current work experience as a CNA, CMA, RMA, RN or LPN within the last five (5) years; or, The initial certification/licensure must have been obtained within the last 6 months.

Licenses and Certifications

1. A valid driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. License must be maintained for duration of assignment.

2. Copy of current driving history (must be dated within six (6) months from the date printed) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (QSP) placement and at the time of interview prior to final selection.

3. Safe driving record. Safe driving record must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

4. Current CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a similar organization. Certification must be maintained for duration of assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component. Online courses will not be accepted. Blended learning courses may be accepted as long as includes an in person hands-on component. A copy of the front and back of the certification must be uploaded into the application; or,

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers course administered by the American Heart Association or equivalent. Certification must be maintained for duration of assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component. Online courses will not be accepted. A copy of the front and back of the BLS certification must be uploaded into the application.

5. Current First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a similar organization. Certification must be maintained for duration of assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component. Online courses will not be accepted. A copy of the front and back of the First Aid certification must be uploaded into the application.

6. Verification of one of the following:

     a. SHA certificate from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), or;

     b. CNA certificate; CNA certification through successful completion of state examination and must be verified online through the Nevada State Board of Nursing; or,

     c. CMA or RMA certificate through successful completion of a national examination; CMA certification    must be verified online through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). RMA certification must be verified online through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); or,

     d. Hold a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

7. Possess one of the following certification/registration credentials or Nevada licensure:

a. SHA certificate from the College of Southern Nevada; or,

b. CNA certification through successful completion of state examination from the Nevada State Board of Nursing; or,

c. CMA or RMA certification through successful completion of a national examination; or,

d. A valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

NOTE: Individuals in this position do not work within the scope of practice for a CNA, CMA, RMA, RN, or LPN, regardless of licensure status. However, CNA, CMA, RMA, certificates and RN, LPN licenses do meet position requirements as outlined above.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Acute, Subacute, or Home Health care experience working as a medical

assistant or CNA.

2. Experience working with school-aged children.

3. Experience providing assistance to children with special health care needs and

health-related procedures in a safe and effective manner.

4. Experience working with children who have significant disabilities in a variety of

settings.

5. Clerical experience (records/files/data management, keyboarding, and/or typing).

Document(s) Required at Time of Application

1. High school transcript or other equivalent (GED, foreign equivalency, etc.).

2. Copy of a valid driver's license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada.

3. Copy of current driving history (dated within six (6) months from the date printed) issued by the DMV. 4. Safe driving record.

5. Current CPR/AED or BLS certification. A copy of the front and back of the certification must be uploaded into the application.

6. Current First Aid certification. A copy of the front and back of the First Aid certification must be uploaded into the application.

7. One of the following:

     Proof of CSN SHA program completion certificate.

     Proof of approved MA and active CMA or RMA certificate, as described above.

     Proof of CNA active certificate as described above, RN or LPN licensure in Nevada, and recent CNA, CMA, RMA, RN, or LPN experience, within the last five (5) years or initial certification/licensure obtained within the last two years.

8. Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications

External applicants:

Ensure that you have attached the required documents listed in the job description and completed the full seven (7) year work history, including periods of unemployment, in the "Experience and Credential" section of the application.