Coordinator of School Health Services

Position Title: Coordinator of School Health Services

Classification: RSAA - 12-month

Position Range: Range 4

Reports To: Director of Student Support Services

Position Goal: Supervises the professional nursing staff and dental hygienists of the District as directed. Promotes and advocates for a state of holistic well-being for students, staff and members of the community so that they may be able to experience success in the educational system.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITEIS: Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Maintains awareness of federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines that impact the school health program.
• Assists in the implementation of the Reading School District school health program.
• Reviews and supervises the Reading School District dental health program.
• Facilitates Reading School District Wellness Council; supervising and reviewing programs and initiatives of the Wellness Council.
• Acts as liaison between the Reading School District certified and non-certified school nurses and the district School Physician Consultant, Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education and Board of Nursing regarding specific findings, problems, reports, procedures, etc.
• Maintains continuous review of all Reading School District procedures, processes and related Board Policies.
• Maintains continuous review of all Reading School District forms pertaining to school health services.
• Controls the distribution of and use of all Reading School District school health services forms.
• Annually reviews and updates standing medication orders with the School Physician Consultant.
• Annually reviews and updates the Dental Health Plan with the dental hygienists and School Dental Consultant.
• Approves vision clinic dates and processes.
• Acts as liaison between the school health services staff and various school district consultants, district personnel and community members.
• Assists in gathering budget information and planning the budget.
• Reviews bids on various supplies.
• Coordinates annual inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Assists in ordering, receiving and distributing supplies.
• Reviews individual certified and non-certified school nurses’ and department reports.
• Reviews various reports received from private and community health care providers.
• Reviews information for medical 504 plans, attends meetings and signs plans as central administrator.
• Prepares monthly, annual and other reports as required, including the SHARRS report for the Department of Health.
• Reviews all accident reports.
• Reviews child abuse reports as needed.
• Coordinates and assists in functions of all Reading School District clinics (vision).
• Coordinates audiometer maintenance program.
• Coordinates nebulizer equipment cleaning and maintenance between each academic year.
• Participates in the interviewing and makes recommendations in the hiring of school health services staff.
• Prepares and distributes certified and non-certified school nurse assignments and schedules based on state mandated nurse-student ratios and building acuity.
• Maintains contact with Human Resources and staffing agency personnel and prepares contingency staffing plans to ensure daily coverage of health rooms in the event of health services staff.
• Supervises, observes and evaluates the performance of the certified and non-certified school nurses, and dental hygienists in the performance of their duties.
• Identifies, coordinates and evaluates all in-service, training and professional improvement programs for the certified and non-certified school nurses, health assistants and dental hygienists.
• Documents and recommends disciplinary action up to and including termination of health services staff.
• Coordinates the various student nurse training cooperative agreements with the Reading School District.
• Provides and/or supervises nursing coverage for students with chronic health care needs during summer and extended school year programs. These duties will include medication administration, urgent first aid response and health record review.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises all professional staff as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree, in Nursing Science; Master’s Degree preferred in Nursing or Education; must have minimum five (5) years school nursing experience. Must have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possession of valid nursing license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Nursing; must possess valid School Nurse Certification and Supervisory Certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education OR currently enrolled in Supervisory Certification Program and must obtain/maintain appropriate Emergency Permit until Supervisory Certification is obtained; valid PA driver’s license.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, governmental regulations and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, students, and parents.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  
  

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and the community.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Some driving is necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. (The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.)

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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times. The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience. (The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate staff.)

Terms Of Employment

As per terms and conditions set forth in the agreement between the RSAA and the Reading School District. 12 month exempt position.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

ADM –Coordinator of School Health Services