51 Student Care jobs in the United States

Job Description

Job Description

To provide leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote educational excellence for the staff and educational development for each student.

• Case management of approximately 32 students
• Ensures that ALOP procedures are implemented with fidelity (i.e. obtaining consent, SSP goal development/monitoring, case note documentation, etc)
• Prepares and facilitates frequent in-person check-ins with all students
• Works as liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students academic and social-emotional success
• Provides ongoing support in areas of academic deficiencies (credit recovery, executive functioning support, tutoring, etc), social emotional development, and resources around other identified areas of need
• Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline the role of school staff in improving student participation, performance, and success for individual students
• Schedules, plans and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events
• Proactively communicates with parents/guardians in order to support student growth
• Participates in the planning of transportation for students to and from school, as necessary
• Shares performance data and serves as program ambassador at staff/school meetings
• Maintain and monitor accurate and up-to-date attendance, behavior, and grade records
• Responds and intervenes in student crises in accordance with school policy
• Plans and facilitates SEL sessions with other staff
• Provide transitional support in career and post-secondary exploration
• Attend professional development relevant to ALOP position
• Make referrals to outside agencies as needed for support of students and families

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organization, and case management skills
• Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict, including crisis intervention
• Willingness to persist with students, despite their behavior and decision-making
• Experience in creating safe and welcoming social emotional learning environments
• Ability to establish rapport with students and maintain professional boundaries
• Experience fostering strength based educational programming

Salary/Benefits - $50,000 to $0,000 salary. 200 day per year position.  $1 000/month towards health insurance premiums.

Company Description

The Regional Office of Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Services Specialist to serve as an advocate for students as part of the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP). ALOP is designed to increase school completion and graduation rates by removing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral barriers that hinder student success.

The Student Services Specialist will provide academic, attendance, and behavioral support while fostering a safe and engaging environment that promotes personal growth and achievement. By building strong, trusting relationships and infusing social-emotional learning into students' daily routines, the specialist helps re-engage students in their educational journey and prepares them for long-term success.

Company Description

The Regional Office of Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Services Specialist to serve as an advocate for students as part of the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP). ALOP is designed to increase school completion and graduation rates by removing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral barriers that hinder student success.

The Student Services Specialist will provide academic, attendance, and behavioral support while fostering a safe and engaging environment that promotes personal growth and achievement. By building strong, trusting relationships and infusing social-emotional learning into students' daily routines, the specialist helps re-engage students in their educational journey and prepares them for long-term success.

Job Description

Job Description

About John G. Wood

Our specialized school, John G. Wood (JGW), is just the right size to teach students with emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their academic success. Small student-teacher ratios accommodate individual learning styles with a goal to transition students back to their public school as soon as possible. JGW includes a broad range of courses for children in kindergarten through grade 12 and Extended School Year (ESY) services are available during the summer. Some residents of VHBG’s group homes attend JGW in addition to students who commute from multiple localities in the Richmond region.

About the Opportunity

This role serves students at the school in one of two ways, as assigned by the Principal:

1. as a support coach for multiple students, or
2. as 1:1 support coach for one assigned student.

The employee may move from one role to the other throughout the school year depending on students’ needs. In either role, they support the student(s) in a proactive and trauma-informed manner to maximize student learning.

Core duties and responsibilities:

Serve multiple students as a support coach, or one student as a 1:1 support coach, to:

1. Create a therapeutic environment

• Model appropriate coping and problem-solving strategies
• Model appropriate classroom conduct and work habits
• Model safe and therapeutic verbal and physical behaviors with other staff and students

• Support student stability, learning, and safety
  1. Identifying antecedents and process with student before conflict evolves
  2. use positive behavioral interventions
  3. implement various levels of behavior support ranging from proactive teaching to verbal prompts to physical restraint if needed for safety

• assist students in developing social and emotional awareness

• Engage in teamwork
  • assist the classroom teacher with instruction, individual tutoring, and student engagement to create an environment that is safe with a focus on learning
  • engage in effective communication and teamwork with behavior coaches, 1:1s, teachers, and administration.
  • engage in active and supportive communication with the students and their stakeholders regarding progress, problems, and other issues related to the student
  • present data during staff, IEP, and clinical meetings

• Complete required documentation
  • collect data for student assessment; complete required documentation
  • complete paperwork as necessary including serious incident reports and behavior notes and other PBIS or IEP documentation.

• Serve as a substitute teacher (if not serving in a 1:1 capacity) with instructions from the teacher, and perform the curriculum lessons and tasks required by the teacher using appropriate teaching strategies

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred; must have one year of experience working with at-risk youth. Certification in crisis management training will be required during staff training.

About the Culture at VHBG

VHBG's leadership team encourages employees to bring their authentic self to work, whatever that means for that employee. We do this through unbiased recruiting practices, advocating for employees to participate in our inclusion ambassador council, implementing employee feedback and offering training opportunities focused on diversity, inclusion and equity. VHBG nurtures belonging and retains a highly engaged workforce in order to achieve the best experience and outcomes for our clients.

VHBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, age, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

7:30am-3:30pm M-F

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages six to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character & community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

BGCSF offers student support and enrichment programs at Gateway High School (GHS) . The goal is for every high school student at Gateway to graduate from high school with the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for academic and personal success in college and beyond. The Student Support Coordinator will support two primary student programs: Enrichment Programs and Leadership Programs. Together, the two programs will ensure that students have strong academic instruction, wrap-around services and extracurricular activities. The Student Support Coordinator may also work closely with the BGCSF Site Director, Gateway Student Activities Director and other Gateway staff to support other student leadership and youth voice programs.

This position follows the school year calendar. This role offers 25-32 hours weekly during the school year, with the option of 6-8 weeks of work at another BGCSF Summer program. Hours will vary depending on programming and may include some evening and weekend work.

This position is benefits-eligible.

KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

Program Facilitation and Oversight – 70%

• Meet with students weekly with various areas of focus, including collaboration with school administration and other decision-making bodies, supporting events related to a positive school climate, addressing student and community issues that may be impacting the culture of the school, and other topics decided on by the students
• Develop curriculum that focuses on personal leadership development, social and emotional learning and facilitation.
• Meet with Scholars to ensure they are completing their tutoring hours, providing case management, collaborating with parents and teachers, and considering opportunities for additional support, as needed
• Manage the physical space of the Study Café, including defining and reinforcing appropriate student usage, and working with volunteers to maintain and improve the space
• Serve as the teacher on record for Independent Study students, including defining the criteria for earning Independent Study credit, communicating with students and parents about their progress, taking daily attendance, and evaluating students on a pass/fail basis
• Support Independent Study students in prioritizing and completing work
• Provide CyberHigh support for students working on online credit recovery
• Act as a liaison between the students and Gateway staff by managing and developing student ideas, working with school administration on proper implementation and connecting and involving Gateway teachers.
• Transport students in Club vehicles or on public transportation as needed, according to BGCSF’s and GHS’s policies and procedures to ensure Club members’/students’ safety at all times
  
  

Administrative – 15%

• Manage accurate and timely collection of attendance and participation data by accessing the database on a daily/weekly basis; analyze the data for any inconsistencies or incomplete entries and cross referencing actual numbers to goals.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Implement and track BGCSF program outcome measurements outlined in the School-Based Clubs program requirements.
• Completion of any other duties deemed necessary by the BGCSF Site Director.
• At all times maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of the high standards of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and Gateway High School.

Collaborative Duties – 15%

• Develop and maintain communication and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work in close collaboration with Gateway administrators and staff, parents and BGCSF Citywide Services.
• Provide program updates and progress reports to Site Director, school administrators, funders and other stakeholders.
• Respond promptly and professionally to all program and information enquiries.
• Promote program visibility within Gateway and BGCSF communities.
• Actively participate in and support school-wide events, such as family night/s, back-to-school night, and more.

Requirements:

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or related work experience
• Curriculum development for enrichment programs in an after school setting for high school aged youth, teaching or professional facilitation experience with high school aged youth highly preferred
• Experience working with teens and young adults, preferably students from traditionally underserved communities
• Ability to drive, clean driving record
• Comfortable operating a motor vehicle while transporting youth
• Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Suite and attendance data base systems
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and successfully handle competing deadlines and priorities
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
• Ability to pass background check and fingerprint clearance
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for events or moving from one Club to another.
• Must be able to sit at computer workstation for long time periods
  

Pay

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Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Title: Student Support Specialist

Supervisor: Academy Principal

Department: Academic Academy

Classification: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: Full Time (10-month position)

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving nearly one thousand scholars in downtown Milwaukee. The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level. African American students comprise 99% of the student body and over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced meals. Regardless of student background and external factors, MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments. Teachers are expected to plan and prepare rigorous lessons as well as communicate and collaborate with staff and parents.

I. Accountability Objectives:

A Student Support Specialist assists with carrying out a school wide discipline system and efforts to ensure a positive school culture. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is a team player, sincere interest, dependability, and a passion for urban education.

II. Position Characteristics:

Length of Contract: First-Year Specialists- 200 days

III. Position Relationships:

Reports to: Academy Assistant Principal

Coordinates with: Academy Principal & Culture Coordinators, classroom and resource teachers, student support personnel, classified staff, parents and families

IV. Position Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree or 48 credits from a District Approved College or University preferred.

V. Position Responsibilities:

A. Supervise student discipline, support dysregulated students, and mediate student conflicts as

necessary

B. Determine the readiness of and facilitate a student’s return to his/her regular class

C. Complete regular proactive and preventative walk-throughs throughout the entire academy

D. Collaborate with teachers, principals, parents, and students with behavior/emotional health concerns

E. Assist in working with an individual student or group of students in the classroom or in a separate setting removed from the classroom

F. Effectively communicate with families and administration about student behavior interventions

G. Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch and off-campus activities

H. Demonstrate knowledge of and practice intervention strategies in managing the behavior of

students in emotionally stressful and crisis situations

I. Implement and manage all support structures for struggling students to ensure academic success.

J. Manage systems and communication around disciplinary consequences, including suspensions,

expulsions, and parent contacts.

K. Refer students to health services, counseling, and CPS when necessary.

L. Organize and maintain accurate data to communicate to principals daily.

M. Maintain confidentiality at all times

N. Plan for professional growth through staff development, course work, and/or other

opportunities

O. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and other administrators

Requirements:

It's more than a career, it's a calling. IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon Worker Type: PRN Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision. Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment. May respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program EXPERIENCE No experience required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Illinois, Wisconsin N/A Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible

Position Type:
Secretarial/Secretary

Date Posted:
9/5/2025

Location:
District Office - Student Support Services

Date Available:
10/01/2025

Job title:

Secretary

Reports to:

Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director

Receives guidance from:

Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director

Overtime status:

Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations

Job purpose:

In keeping a tradition of excellence, the purpose of the Secretary is to assist in the administration of the district's business affairs so as to provide the maximum services for the school office and to ensure that all students' needs are being met. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain a complete and systematic set of records
• Record details of the school's transactions and records
• Receive and routes all incoming calls
• Maintain office equipment, inventories and office supplies
• Keep record of staff leave and absences
• File correspondence, invoices, cards, or other records in a timely manner and distributes to the correct department/person
• Clear files at intervals under a principal's supervision
• Purchase for the school's administration by identifying and recognizing the real needs for goods and services in all parts of school with consideration of the guidelines of prices, service, quality and delivery
• Lead and attend staff meetings/trainings as applicable; serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, dependable, in person, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other District, State and Federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by RCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Qualifications:

• Education Level: High school diploma or higher
• Certification:
• Other Requirements: Knowledge of computer skills, Frontline Absence Reporting, Office software preferred

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, days and work year as established by the Rankin County Board of Education

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Rankin County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The clinical placement student supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

The student functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

PCT students must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the shift Nurse and direct supervision of their assigned PCT-P, the Student will:

* Take vital signs
* Escort patients to/from scale
* Weigh patients
* Prepare labs i.e., spinning, packaging
* Set-up machine including (testing and stringing)
* Pre initiation safety check
* Initiate or terminate a treatment on a patient with a fistula or graft
* Cannulation of fistula and graft
* Post treatment emptying of dialysis circuit
* Surface disinfect stations/machines
* Internal heat/chemical disinfect machines
* Remove needles and hold sites
* Check sites and apply bandages post treatment
* Check for residual disinfectant
* Hand crank in emergency
* Mix bleach water
* Check blood sugars
* Draw blood cultures and labs
* Obtain pH and conductivity of machine
* Prepare dialysate
* Check residual chloramine and chlorine in water used to prepare dialysate

The PCT student can NOT:

* Initiate and terminate a treatment of a patient with a catheter
* Perform catheter care
* Perform any functions outside of the standard of practice for the position or as allowed under state boards of nursing or other state licensing programs

All clinical placement students who work more than 160 hours will be required to complete Compliance training within 45 days of hire.

The student will be responsible for completing a survey at the end of each rotation

Qualifications - External

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.

RELATIONSHIPS:

The clinical placement student cannot work under the supervision of a family member.

The student cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If the student's family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the student will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

SUPERVISION:

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all PCT clinical placement assignments with direct supervision from a PCT-P based on the agreed education plan.

OTHER:

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The clinical placement student supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

The student functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

PCT students must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the shift Nurse and direct supervision of their assigned PCT-P, the Student will:

* Take vital signs
* Escort patients to/from scale
* Weigh patients
* Prepare labs i.e., spinning, packaging
* Set-up machine including (testing and stringing)
* Pre initiation safety check
* Initiate or terminate a treatment on a patient with a fistula or graft
* Cannulation of fistula and graft
* Post treatment emptying of dialysis circuit
* Surface disinfect stations/machines
* Internal heat/chemical disinfect machines
* Remove needles and hold sites
* Check sites and apply bandages post treatment
* Check for residual disinfectant
* Hand crank in emergency
* Mix bleach water
* Check blood sugars
* Draw blood cultures and labs
* Obtain pH and conductivity of machine
* Prepare dialysate
* Check residual chloramine and chlorine in water used to prepare dialysate

The PCT student can NOT:

* Initiate and terminate a treatment of a patient with a catheter
* Perform catheter care
* Perform any functions outside of the standard of practice for the position or as allowed under state boards of nursing or other state licensing programs

All clinical placement students who work more than 160 hours will be required to complete Compliance training within 45 days of hire.

The student will be responsible for completing a survey at the end of each rotation

Qualifications - External

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.

RELATIONSHIPS:

The clinical placement student cannot work under the supervision of a family member.

The student cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If the student's family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the student will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

SUPERVISION:

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all PCT clinical placement assignments with direct supervision from a PCT-P based on the agreed education plan.

OTHER:

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**

The clinical placement student supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

The student functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

**DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:**

PCT students must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures.

Under the direction of the shift Nurse and direct supervision of their assigned PCT-P, the Student will:

+ Take vital signs

+ Escort patients to/from scale

+ Weigh patients

+ Prepare labs i.e., spinning, packaging

+ Set-up machine including (testing and stringing)

+ Pre initiation safety check

+ Initiate or terminate a treatment on a patient with a fistula or graft

+ Cannulation of fistula and graft

+ Post treatment emptying of dialysis circuit

+ Surface disinfect stations/machines

+ Internal heat/chemical disinfect machines

+ Remove needles and hold sites

+ Check sites and apply bandages post treatment

+ Check for residual disinfectant

+ Hand crank in emergency

+ Mix bleach water

+ Check blood sugars

+ Draw blood cultures and labs

+ Obtain pH and conductivity of machine

+ Prepare dialysate

+ Check residual chloramine and chlorine in water used to prepare dialysate

The PCT student can NOT:

+ Initiate and terminate a treatment of a patient with a catheter

+ Perform catheter care

+ Perform any functions outside of the standard of practice for the position or as allowed under state boards of nursing or other state licensing programs

All clinical placement students who work more than 160 hours will be required to complete Compliance training within 45 days of hire.

The student will be responsible for completing a survey at the end of each rotation

**Qualifications - External**

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:**

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.

**EDUCATION:**

High School diploma or G.E.D.

**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:**

Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.

**RELATIONSHIPS:**

The clinical placement student cannot work under the supervision of a family member.

The student cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If the student's family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the student will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

**SUPERVISION:**

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all PCT clinical placement assignments with direct supervision from a PCT-P based on the agreed education plan.

**OTHER:**

Performs additional duties as assigned.

**Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**

**EOE, disability/veterans**