Student Health Support Staff

Student Health Support is a role responsible for supporting  the health of the students during their time at the school and provides basic medical support and guidance to students as needed. The on-site hours for this position are 8:30 am- 1:30 pm (Monday through Friday). The position serves under the guidance of the Dean of Students and our Consulting School Nurse.

Student Health Support is responsible for supporting issues relating to the health of Scattergood Friends School students during their time at the school. These include, but are not limited to:

 

• Distributes prescribed student medications as scheduled, and/or OTC medications as needed/appropriate

• Provides basic healthcare to ill or injured students or staff when school is in session.

• Coordinates student health appointments

• Helps maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with Iowa state, and Cedar County mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.

• Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and OTC medications in the health office

• Coordinate administration of student medications

• Provide health support and consultation in response to emergency situations when on duty.

• Attend occasional community events in coordination with Head of School/Dean of Students

• Model the values of Scattergood Friends School

• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification

• Experience working with teenagers and comfort in engaging with students from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, gender-identity, sexuality, and religious backgrounds.

• Comfort offering professional opinion and guidance during emerging medical situations

• Ability to maintain composure and remain calm during stressful medical situations

• Effective communication skills and proficiency with Google Suite applications.