Director, School Nurses

Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Director, School Nurses ensures the coordination of school nurse services throughout the district. This position assists with assessment of program needs and policy development. The director collaborates with area heath care agencies as appropriate. The director provides health education for staff and students as requested. The Director, School Nurses monitors health screenings completed in regard to COVID for students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and techniques within a public school environment.
• Knowledge of medically fragile student health needs, human anatomy, physiology, child growth/development, basic pharmacology, medical terminology, and infection/contagion control measures.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and personnel information systems.
• Knowledge of FERPA laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience in sound fiscal practices, including budget preparation and management of district resources
• Ability to write technical material as well as communication material for all employees and the public.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently when required.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to work with confidentially and discretion.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of Excel, Work, PowerPoint, and Access database management with advanced skills preferred.
• Ability to organize clinics in schools.
• Ability to perform health screenings and interpret physical examination findings
• Ability to maintain comprehensive health records, prepare clear/concise reports and use appropriate computer systems.
• Ability to conduct in-service training to school nurses.
• Skills in standard nursing procedures.
• Registered Nurse with a BSN or higher
• Five years of experience as a School Nurse; Pediatrics, or Public Health Nurse
• Unencumbered active NC nursing license
• Maintains up-to-date CPR Certification
• Maintains up-to-date valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Concentration in Pediatrics, Parent Child-Health or Public Health
• National School Nurse Certification (within 3 years of hire if not already certified)

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employee and student health.
• Trains staff and pertinent school and department liaisons on policies and procedures for all programs related to employee and student health.
• Assists in the development of the department budget and manages expenses incurred by the department to stay within budgets.
• Ensures system-wide completion of mass screenings related to health issues for employees and students.
• Provides support and assistance to staff, students and families for successful resolution of sensitive, escalated issues.
• Develops methods to improve policies, processes, and practices, and recommends changes to management.
• Analyzes legislation and other regulatory requirements to determine impact on programs as required.
• Develops procedures to implement program changes.
• Ensures appropriate services are provided for students with health problems as needed and/or appropriate.
• Performs evaluations on all assigned staff.
• Serves as liaison with other agencies and community services.
• Ensures appropriate medical referrals are made as needed.
• Monitors utilization of computer-based programs to ensure accurate, current entry, and maintenance of student and staff records.
• Maintains current medical records on students.
• Orders all health supplies and equipment.
• Participates in cross-functional committees as required.
• Attends job-related training classes and workshops.
• Coordinates professional development in-service and/or special health projects.
• Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, manuals, records, and other documents.
• Coordinates special programs as required by law or policy.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager