Director of Health Services

The Frederick Gunn School•Washington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Health Services is responsible for the successful management of The Frederick Gunn School’s Health Center. Through their leadership, the school will provide safe and supportive health services to Frederick Gunn School students on campus, and be responsible for arranging treatment off campus when necessary. The Director of Health Services will work collaboratively with the Assistant Head of School for Student Life and Wellness, Dean of Students office, Athletic Trainer and Director of Counseling to ensure students are receiving a comprehensive level of care. This position requires an individual with a passion for both health care and building relationships within a boarding school environment. While the school does not operate a 24/7 Health Center, faculty and students are on campus at all times. The Director of Health Services is not expected to be on duty at all times but should work to understand the complexities of boarding school life, building support systems that serve the community well both when the Health Center is open and when it is not. Not only will the Director of Health Services provide accountability for patient care within the Health Center and maintain a safe and healthy work environment that supports the Health Center staff, they will embody the school’s belief about forging partnerships with students and their parents. By leading a department that will be proactive and responsive to parent inquiry, while embracing a customer service mindset in all communications, the Director of Health Services will strengthen existing relationships with parents and students and forge new ones with families who are new to the school. The Director of Health Services is a part of an essential network of adults working within The Frederick Gunn School community to support its students. Collaboration and relationship building are essential for this position. The Director of Health Services will work closely with the Assistant Head of School for Student Life and Wellness, the Dean of Students, and the Director of Counseling to understand the sometimes complicated challenges students may face as they navigate their high school years. The Director of Health Services shares responsibility with these other roles for establishing excellent communication norms and a high level of trust. The Director of Health Services will also be in close communication with the school’s Medical Director.

Requirements

Great written and oral communication skills
An approachable and caring mindset, where one strives to build trust with all students and families
Proven ability to lead a group of health care professionals
Great leadership skills
Experience with Google Suite
CT Certified APRN or PA preferred, or RN
Minimum of seven years clinical experience, with a minimum of three years in a leadership/management position
Experience in pediatric care
Up to date on CPR and defibrillator certification

Responsibilities

Act as an advocate, in loco parentis , for the students’ health care needs and serve as a liaison between parents/guardians and faculty members while maintaining student confidentiality.
Monitor public health safety of the Frederick Gunn community through the collection and reporting of epidemiological data to state and local health agencies as warranted and provide appropriate guidance to the leadership of the school when warranted.
Manage Clinic hours on campus and treat / prescribe medication when able
Coordinate services provided to students outside of the health center.
Manage relationships with external health insurance providers and enrollment of international students into the plan.
Develop, implement, maintain and review policies and procedures and protocols to ensure a high quality care for students.
Inventory, organize and prepare all supply purchases, and monitor expenses to operate the Health Center within budget.
Recruit, hire, orient, supervise, evaluate, manage, and delate, all health center staff (nurses, admin and drivers), including annual written performance review.
Schedule all Health Services Staff, oversee, advise, back up on-call coverage, and coordinate overnight care if necessary.
Responsible for implementation and monitoring of ethical standards and best practices for care and health-related services.
Conduct periodic workshops, both at School Meetings and Community Weekends, as well as in-service training programs to instruct school personnel in proper first aid; educate house parents and assess faculty needs within residential life.
Maintain professional standing through required continuing education to increase professional competence and to meet personal needs and goals.
Oversee that the Health Services facility is a clean, orderly and safe space at all times; ensure the safe disposal of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; see that all first aid kits for houses, classrooms, and school vehicles are properly stocked at all times.
Ensure medications are secured in double-locked cabinets.
Responsible for organizing, supervising, and managing the outcomes of the core functions of the Health Center outlined below.
Assure students have updated immunization records per Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Review records of new students in preparation of their arrival to campus, knowing in advance of any existing medical conditions that might warrant immediate attention.
Maintain student health records and accident reports including treatment records/logs, emergency cards, immunization records, handicap and allergy information, and hearing/vision screening to include computer data entry of information while assuring confidentiality at all times.
Ensure all information is documented clearly, accurately, and legally.
Ensure the medical file management system is compliant and effective for the services provided to students and families.
Ensure all required health records are maintained in a manner that maintains confidentiality and is consistent with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
Oversee the maintenance of clinical records, medication administration and compliance and other student health forms within the August School system.
Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools; communicate with other schools and families as needed to clarify or obtain the necessary information when needed.
Ensure proper disposal of medical waste created by the health center and abandoned medication after a student departs.
Administration of both student and employee drug testing.