Clinic Aide

Position Overview

The Meliora School seeks a knowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced Clinic Aide responsible for providing health services support to a single school. Reporting to the Director of Operations will serve the health needs of our learners and staff, provide health-related tasks, including first aid and medication administration as needed, maintain learner health records, health plan management and help ensure that the school complies with any state or district health-related requirements.

Student Health Administration

• Provides basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness and chronic health conditions according to a detailed protocol established by the Director of Operations or the Child’s guardians;
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse ox, and blood pressure);
• Communicates findings to supervising  Director of Operations for direction;
• Contacts parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the  Director of Operations;
• Contacts EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the  Director of Operations;
• Maintains records (sorting, filing, reviewing for completeness);
• Assists with screening programs;
• Sends routine notices to parents;
• Orders and maintain health office supplies;
• Serve as a Trained Diabetes Personnel after receiving appropriate training
• Other duties as delegated by the  Director of Operations in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act (Board of Registered Nurses)

Compliance

• Helps ensure school compliance with federal, state and local school district guidelines and requirements
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy and thoroughness of medical documentation including monitoring of immunizations

Telehealth

• Provides pediatric TeleHealth consultation triage with use of technology (i.e. mobile device, peripheral devices, and telephone). Obtains vital signs and chief complaint for RN consultation.
• Provides guidance and support during the TeleHealth encounter to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible for equipment functioning. Notifies Director of Operations supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license authorizing practice in Georgia.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience providing nursing care to children or adolescents, with the ability to assess health concerns, respond to emergencies, and safely administer medications.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with school staff and families, and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced school environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and commitment to supporting learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet all applicable employment and background-check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a K–12 school setting, school health clinic, or student health support role.
• Additional training in first aid, school health procedures, medication administration, or management of student health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy.
• Experience working collaboratively with educators, families, and school leadership to support student health and well-being.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on credentials, experience, agreed-upon hours, and employment or contract arrangement.