Director of Nursing Services

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

To develop and implement comprehensive Health Service Program that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of students. The Director will lead the development and implementation of a Nursing Program across all PPSD schools Pre-K-12. The Director will lead a team that facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy, and learning.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Director of Nursing Services is supervised by the Chief of Student Support Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Director of Nursing Services supervises and evaluates the Health Medical Clerk, School Nurse Teachers, Lead School Nurse Coordinator, Transportation & Registration Nurses.

• Grade PK-12 and School Nurse Teacher
• National Board Certification for School Nurses (Preferred)

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Conducts or participates in studies or research related to the school Health Programs. Develops an annual budget and orders the Nursing Health Supplies and Equipment
• Contributes to the understanding of School Health Programs through public relations and inter-agency activities. Cooperates with community health agencies
• Works in collaboration with Medical Director/Consultant, Health Educations, Nurse Teachers and other PPSD departments as required to provide health services to students
• Is knowledgeable about rules and regulations pertaining to the School Health programs
• Consults with Physicians and The Office of Specialized Instruction & Exceptional Student Services Executive Directors/Managers to assist them with the interpretation of public health laws and establishment of procedures governing the readmission of pupils in connection with infectious diseases or improper immunizations.
• Coordinates, plans and provides in-service training for:

- School Nurse Teachers, Lead Nurse Coordinator, Transportation and Registration Nurses.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of professional development for School Nurse Teachers, Lead Nurse Coordinator, Transportation Nurses, Registration Nurses and other professional personnel where applicable

• Serves as a liaison to the Rhode Island Department of Health, Hospitals, Clinics, Physicians, and the Rhode Island Department of Education
• Create, coordinate, and implemented training program for new school nurses
• Coordinates with school/nurse teachers for scheduling of physicians to complete required medical examinations
• Implements and coordinates with Dentist awardee to do yearly screenings for students K-5 and in Grade 7
• Serves as the district lead on all COVID related matters
• Oversee Home/Hospital Instruction for students with medical issues/concerns including authorizations and coordination
• Authorizes and signs off on out of district placement for regular education students in need of educational services
• Is responsible for reviewing and signing off on all medical request for bus transportation needs
• Works in collaboration with outside agencies regarding counseling and crisis Intervention services for students
• Coordinates all school health related clinics such as flu clinics, vaccinate before you graduate clinics

• Develops an annual budget and write all RFP's pertaining to the needs of the health office and orders the Nursing Health Supplies and Equipment
• Conduct yearly review of all policies and procedures for school health to comply with federal and state mandates

• Ensures that all students are in compliances with states requirements for vaccinations, physical examination and screenings
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
• Support/Coordinate PPSD SMART Clinics
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Student Support Services

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Genuine interest in young people.

• Must be willing and eager to listen to, respect, work with, and build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff.

• Solid understanding of the district's school reform agenda, as well as state and national laws and regulations related to education.

• A willingness to receive and/or continue with training that will enhance this role

• Excellent oral communications, writing and analytical skills.

• Creative problem solving and strategic thinking skills

  • Highly organized and self-directed. Ability to prioritize multiple interests and demands, and manage time effectively. Flexible and adaptive to change.
    • Must have the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with people from diverse populations
    • Commitment to the mission and vision of PPSD and the relevance of job functions to that mission and vision

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse and;
• Successful experience as a school nurse teacher for a minimum of 5 years and;
• Master's Degree in Health Education or related field preferred and;
• Leadership experience and;
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and format