Director of Nursing and Health Services (Current GISD Employees Only)

SUMMARY To direct and supervise Nursing and health services for students and staff in the Gadsden Independent School District and the Medicaid in the Schools Based Program. In collaboration with educational staff and other, the Director of Nursing & Health Services provides leadership in the establishment and management of a coordinated school health program consistent with New Mexico guidelines, regulation and statutes governing nursing and school health, as well as local school district policy by: Using available demographic health and school system data to identify health needs of the student population. Developing surveys, questionnaires and other tools for obtaining information. Developing program goals, objectives and action steps based on needs assessment. Assuming leadership in the establishment of a school health advisory committee (SHAC). Coordinates planning with interdisciplinary colleagues at the national, state and local levels, in the coordinated school health education and human services program. Preparing and administering the health services budget, seeking opportunities to apply for outside sources of funding for the school health service programs. Facilitating curriculum programming for the allied health class. Using the nursing process, the Director of Nursing & Health Services provides leadership in the planning and implementation of health care in collaboration with educational staff, families and students by: Employing, orienting and assigning qualified personnel to implement the school health program as appropriate. Implementing communication systems, which promote participatory management. Participating in the development of an interdisciplinary plan for each building to ensure that students in need of services are identified in a timely manner and that appropriate intervention is initiated. Developing and implementing written policies and procedures for the clinical services and programs addressing health issues such as immunizations, medication administration, etc. Developing and implementing documentation systems at both the individual student level and programmatic level. Providing clinical consultation to the health education staff, physical educators and other administrative and teaching staff. Carrying out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for universal precautions, prevention of blood borne pathogens exposure and hazardous medical waste disposal. Seeking opportunities to interpret the health needs of school age children and adolescents, the goals of the health service program, and the importance of health education to administrators, school committee members, faculty, families and the general community through special reports, the media, health fairs and other events. The Director of Nursing & Health Services participates with other members of the community in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating school health services and community health services which include the broad continuum of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention programs by: Compiling statistical reports as required by the school system and state agencies. Evaluating nursing and other health service staff. Evaluating and making recommendations with regard to changing trends in health service staffing. The Director of Nursing & Health Services collaborates with other professionals, team members and Community providers in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and other school health activities in order to maximize and coordinate services and prevent duplication by: Implementing an ongoing continuing education program for all staff. Encouraging staff to participate in pertinent conferences and workshops addressing a range of school health issues. Providing ongoing formal and informal feedback to staff about their progress in achieving goals of the program and encouraging their continued educational and professional development. The Director of Nursing & Health Services applies nursing theory and core public health theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills in response to student health needs by: Demonstrating current knowledge in areas such as: Professional issues in school nursing School and community health Communicable disease control Growth and development Health assessment Acute and chronic health conditions Injury prevention and emergency care Student issues Legal/ethical health policy Participating where appropriate in pilot projects/research projects related to school health. Assuming responsibility for continuing her/his own education and obtaining expert consultation, supervision and peer review as needed. Collaborating with local nursing education institution in providing student practice in the school health programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises all staff in the Nursing Department and the Medicaid Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 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 BSN

(Bachelor's of Science in Nursing) Master's Degree in Nursing preferred or Master's in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. Three years of supervisory nursing experience and/or administration. One year of experience as a school nurse in GISD preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS A

valid New Mexico Registered Nurse License issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing Current CPR Certification Valid supervisory School Nurse license as issued by the NM State Department of Education

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and be able to perform CPR and/or First Aid. Maintains emotional control under stress.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.