Nursing Assistant

CNA

About InspireNOLA

As one of the highest-performing open-admission charter networks in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

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Position Summary

The primary goal of the CNA/Child Specific Para (CSP)is to perform non-complex health procedures, delegated by the School Nurse, required to accomplish care for students with special health needs and the objectives of the total school health program. As a member of the InspireNOLA school team, the CNA/CSP is successful when students have a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment when we provide teachers and leaders the resources and systems to achieve InspireNOLA’s mission, and when we empower our staff to maximize their individual and collaborative performance. The CNA/CSP supports the emotional, mental,

physical and social health of students.

Position Qualifications & Competencies

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current CNA certification
• Current CPR certification
• 5 years of clinical experience as a CNA or MA
• Willingness to work with children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 3-22 years.
• Must have computer skills required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information
• clearly and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists special needs students with their activities of daily living, including but not limited to diapering, toileting, feeding, assisting with ambulation, and transferring.
• Performs tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube feedings, and/or intermittent urinary catheterization as needed, upon training and delegation by the School RN.
• Administers oral, inhaled, and topical medications to students as trained and delegated by the School RN
• Observe student(s) and note physical condition and reactions and report abnormal findings to the school nurse.
• Provides appropriate emergency care of illness or injury to students in accordance with school district policy and procedure, and as directed by the School RN.
• Maintains confidential student information.
• Follows all policies and procedures to maintain a safe school setting.
• Participates in all training and continuing education.
• Maintains licensure to meet federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Other related duties as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. InspireNOLA offers a comprehensive benefits package along with TRSL.

InspireNOLA is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person