Supervisor, School Health Programs (LPN)

Are you passionate about promoting health and well-being in a school setting? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate School Health Supervising Nurse to lead our health services and support the physical and emotional well-being of students and staff. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in fostering a safe and healthy learning environment, ensuring timely medical care, and promoting health education. If you're a skilled nursing professional with a heart for helping others, we invite you to apply and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners and educators alike!

Position Summary:

Overseas and manages the scheduling of health technicians across multiple schools, ensuring consistent staffing for all health services. Works to ensure that health technicians deliver high-quality support to students and staff, upholding a standard of care. In addition, provides direct support within school health services as needed, stepping in to cover shifts during absences or peak demand periods. This position requires exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage the daily operations of school health services, ensuring students receive the necessary care. The ability to adapt to evolving needs and efficiently coordinate staffing is crucial to the department's success. 

Responsibilities:

• Schedule Management: Oversee and manage the scheduling of health technicians across multiple schools, ensuring all health services are properly staffed at all times.
• Staff Support: Monitor and provide guidance to health technicians, ensuring they deliver high-quality, effective care to students and staff in compliance with health protocols.
• Hands-On Assistance: Provide direct support by stepping in to assist with school health services as needed, particularly during staff absences, peak demand periods, or other staffing gaps.
• Operational Efficiency: Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of school health services by coordinating staff, resources, and schedules, while maintaining a focus on meeting the health needs of students and staff.
• Problem-Solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to address scheduling conflicts, resolve staffing issues, and adapt to unexpected changes in health service demands.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with school administrators, health technicians, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure health services are effectively delivered and that any issues are promptly addressed.
• Staff Training & Development: Ensure that health technicians are well-trained, up-to-date on best practices, and informed about the latest health and safety guidelines.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all health-related procedures follow local, state, and federal regulations, and maintain accurate records of services provided.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the management of health supplies and equipment, ensuring health rooms are stocked and prepared for daily operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple schedules, coordinate staffing, and ensure that health services are adequately covered at all times.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with health technicians, school administrators, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to quickly assess situations, resolve staffing or operational issues, and adapt to changes in real-time, ensuring that the health services function smoothly.
• Leadership & Supervisory Skills: Strong leadership qualities to motivate, guide, and support health technicians, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure that all health-related records, schedules, and compliance requirements are accurate and up to date.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Capacity to adjust to changing needs and circumstances, ensuring that staffing gaps or high-demand periods are efficiently addressed.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high service standards.
• Customer Service Orientation: Strong focus on providing excellent service to students, staff, and school communities, ensuring that health needs are met promptly and professionally.
• Technological Proficiency: Proficient with scheduling software, communication tools, and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) to manage and track scheduling and health service operations.
• Knowledge of Health Standards & Regulations: Understanding of local, state, and federal health regulations and school health policies, ensuring compliance and high standards of care.
• Conflict Resolution Skills: Ability to handle disputes or challenges in a calm, professional manner, ensuring issues are resolved effectively and respectfully.

Education/Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Previous experience in school health services, healthcare administration, or a similar setting is preferred.
• Experience managing or supervising health staff, including scheduling, training, and supporting a team, is highly desirable.
• Experience working with school-aged children in a healthcare setting is a plus.

Physical Demands:  

• Ability to Sit or Stand for Extended Periods: The role requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods while managing schedules, coordinating with staff, or providing hands-on support in health services.
• Mobility: The position may require frequent movement between school locations or within school facilities to monitor health services and assist with staffing needs. This includes walking, bending, and potentially lifting light to moderate objects such as medical supplies or equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to operate office equipment, including computers, phones, and medical devices, is necessary. Additionally, you may be required to assist with student health services, such as administering first aid or medications.
• Lifting and Carrying: The role may involve lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, such as carrying medical supplies, lifting equipment, or assisting with students who may need help moving.
• Stamina and Endurance: The ability to maintain energy levels and perform tasks effectively during busy school hours, including covering staffing gaps and managing the daily operations of school health services.
• Emotional Resilience: Ability to manage stress and emotional situations, especially when handling urgent health situations involving students, all while maintaining professionalism and calm under pressure.

PanCare of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.