School Health Liaison

Children's Careers • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Serve as the primary liaison between Children's Nebraska, school districts, school nurses, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska School Nurse Association (NSNA), local health departments, and the broader healthcare community. The position ensures school health services are aligned with evidence-based practices, advance statewide priorities, expand access to pediatric expertise, and strengthen integration between the education and healthcare systems to effectively meet the health and well-being needs of students and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing required
• Minimum 5 years in nursing, preferably in a pediatric or school setting required and
• Three years of experience in program planning, development, or implementation required and
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supported by experience in program planning, development, or implementation, including community health outreach, partnership management, and evaluation and reporting required
• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills as well as effective writing skills necessary to promote cooperation and to effectively work with community stakeholders and the Organization's staff.
• Deliver effective presentations and develop a variety of program proposals.
• Current knowledge of the healthcare environment, including community resources.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices and research-to-practice skills.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of smart phone use.
• Requires local, regional and statewide travel, and access to a cell phone.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required and
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Public Health or Nursing Preferred
• Working knowledge of school environment and school health preferred.
• Previous experience with group facilitation preferred.
• Certification from a nationally recognized case management organization Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing School Health Office Consultation and Best-Practice Guidance
• Maintain Professional Development Portfolio for School Health Teams
• Collaborate with State Agencies & Community Partners on School Health Initiatives
• Support Children’s School Health Programs: Support implementation of school health initiatives
• Conduct Data Tracking, Reporting, & Continuous Program Improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees