Senior Administrator of Nursing

SR Administrator of Nursing 

DEPARTMENT: Nursing  

REPORTS TO: Chief of Pupil Services 

SALARY: $100,913 - $136,059 

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 22 vacation days, 8 contract days 

GENERAL SUMMARY 

Oversees all student health by supporting day-to-day management of the school health program. Hires and coordinates with support of nursing team developing staff and collaborating with community providers. Supports Principals/Teachers in general education, Special Education Supervisors, and Athletic Director in the management of medical needs of all students. Oversees completion of Department of Public Health mandated reports. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The noted position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change. 

POSITION DUTIES: 

• Plan, supervise, assign, coordinate, and review the work of the school nurses. 

• Responsible for the provision of basic school health services throughout the district.  Assumes a leadership role to ensure that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and compliance requirements. 

• Work collaboratively with school administration to provide nursing staff and address the needs of each school; up to and including ensuring that each school has adequate staffing, monitoring vacancies, posting positions, interviewing and hiring personnel, and collaboratively evaluating nursing personnel. 

• Develop and implement written policies and procedures for health care services  

• Evaluate the annual budget for medical supplies and make recommendations for purchase. 

• Responsible for overseeing nursing department grants and budgets. 

• Review nursing allocations annually. 

• Provide clinical consultation to the nursing staff, health and physical education teachers, and other administrative and teaching staff 

• Serve in a leadership capacity on the district’s Wellness Committee 

• Recruit and hire nursing staff 

• Responsible for nursing payroll 

• Responsible for daily staffing of school nurses and Health Assistants for the district due to call outs and FMLA’s. 

• Responsible for the districts’ medication administration program and signatory on the annual MDPH Medication Administration Registration Application. 

• Responsible for completing CLIA waiver and annually  

• Accountable for following Nurses’ union contract 

• Implementation of Hepatitis B program annual for staff 

• Responsible for annual notice posting for record destruction 

• Accountable for overseeing contract renewals for agency nurses 

• Schedules orientation and mentoring nursing personnel to implement school health program 

• Meets monthly with school physician and Athletic Trainer, School Nurse Specialists and Team Leaders to collaborate in developing and implementing school health services and aligned practices.  

• Carries out communicable disease prevention and infection control based on current guidelines for standard precautions, prevention of blood borne pathogen exposure, and hazardous medical waste disposal 

• Promote positive linkage and referral mechanisms to community providers for a range of services dealing with children 

• Assist with ongoing continuing education for staff to facilitate their meeting of the requirements for licensure through DESE and maintain and expand clinical skills 

• Oversees compliance issues for all schools, monthly report, principal report, immunizations, screenings, medication co-signing and epi pen training. 

• Is a member of a Springfield task force, attends meetings and reports new information back to the department 

• Facilitates implementation of new information regarding policies and procedures 

• Organize and assist with educator plans and the evaluation process for nurses as indicated 

• Supports Principal/Teachers/Special Education Supervisor in the Low Incidence Programs with management of medical needs. 

• Support summer school and vacation school nursing needs 

• Completes nursing competencies as needed 

• Coordinator of American Heart Training Center requirements for instructors: Monitors for compliance of TCF and AHA instructors, teach instructor classes as needed, and track equipment 

• Support with oversight of training and implementation of the Medicaid billing expansion program. 

• Reviews AED policy annually with Superintendent. Supports tracking of AEDs pads and batteries for the district 

• Help to coordinate with local emergency services and agencies to ensure a coordinated response during critical incidents to align with Medical/Behavioral Health Emergency Response Plans 

• Ensure adherence with districts Medical/Behavioral Health Emergency Response Plans and oversees mandated medical drills for the district 

• Monitors ordering of stock emergency medications for the district 

• Manage Springfield Public Schools Nurse led immunization clinic and DPH Vaccine for Children’s compliance requirements 

• Meets with Sodexo dietitian to manage district food allergies 

• Additional duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse License? 

• Master’s degree in nursing or related health field from?an accredited college or university preferred 

• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license in the areas of:):? 

• School Nurse — Grades: All levels; Professional? 

• Supervisor/Director - Non-Core  

• SEI Endorsement preferred 

• RN with greater than 5-years’ experience in a management position  

• Current BLS CPR and First Aid certification 

• Current CPR Instructor, Training Center Faculty  

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of Springfield Public School District 

• Skill in detail-oriented planning and able to set priorities, objectives and meet deadlines 

• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team 

• Ability to apply listening skills, work under pressure, address conflict and solve problems 

• Ability to present to School Committee 

• Ability to follow progressive disciple 

• Ability to collaborate with all unions 

• Ability to develop and write reports, policies, and correspondence 

• Ability to handle common inquiries or complaints 

• Ability to respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and visitors 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

• Ability to exercise good clinical judgment and focus on detail as required by the job 

• Ability to use SNAP EHR program and Microsoft office computer software  

• Ability to maintain well-organized materials, files, systems and tools 

• Ability to adapt to changes in work situations and priorities 

• Ability to reason/analyze; use logic to identify and resolve problems 

• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

No lifting, bending, or twisting restrictions. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

This position requires the employee to be in an office or similar indoor environment that will provide for confidentiality.  Requires ability to travel amongst Springfield public schools’ locations. 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Bilingual ability (written and oral) a plus 

• Part of a non-bargaining unit  

• Position requires an employment contract  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Springfield Public School District (MA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Reach out to Jeanne Clancy, the Senior Nurse Administrator, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55610, the email address is clancyj@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team!  Come work for us!"

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.  We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence. 

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff.  We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways. 

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.  

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com

Salary : $100,913 - $136,059