Purpose Statement

The job of Coordinator of Health Services is done for the purpose/s of managing the district-wide nursing program; providing nursing leadership throughout the district; organizing at each school, the clinical aspect of the district health program; and advising district administration in staff development, interagency collaboration, and state and federal guidelines.

This job reports to Director of Student Services

Essential Functions

• Assesses district-wide student health related issues (e.g. safety, abuse: physical, sexual, or drug, etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems, establishing district-wide protocols for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with a variety of individuals and groups (e.g. nurses, administrators, health care providers, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts hiring process of qualified personnel (e.g. nurses, etc.) for the purpose of implementing the school health program.
• Conducts programs and/or activities in conjunction with district-wide health program (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting nurses in schools.
• Directs district-wide student health services (e.g. screenings, emergency care, medication storage and administration, etc.) for the purpose of prioritizing project activities, ensuring utilization of personnel in compliance with site requirements, and meeting mandated requirements.
• Facilitates a variety of meeting and events (e.g. workshops and seminars, interdisciplinary teams, etc.) for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on district-wide student health needs, service delivery, and educational programs, and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Orients new staff (e.g. nurses, health aides, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the district health programs.
• Oversees district-wide emergency medical situations (e.g. contagious disease outbreaks, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. district-wide quantity reports, student services, correspondence, internal audits, core plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting district-wide activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information.
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. nurse orientation, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a district-level resource to nurses and district personnel.
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to nurses and district personnel.

Other Functions

 Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Salary : $2,000