Job Description

Title:   COORDINATOR OF HEALTH SERVICES

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

To coordinate health care services for the York County School Division and to provide leadership consultation to the School Board, superintendent, administrators, school-based health services staff, teachers, school staff, students and parents in all matters pertaining to health services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Nurse
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of school nursing experience preferred
• Certification in CPR
• Follow Nurse Practice Acts of Virginia
• Possess valid Virginia driver’s license
• Oral and written communication skills required to perform all required duties and responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of best practices for student health
• Effective communication with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community
• Proficient use of the computer, internet and multi-media applications
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports
• Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records
• Ability to speak in front of a group and lead professional development sessions

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate a health services program to meet the medical needs of all students
• Develop, review and revise written health policies for the school division as needed
• Comply with FERPA/HIPAA laws and regulations, respecting and following confidentiality guidelines for records and information
• Interpret state health regulations and develop appropriate programs to comply with the regulations
• Serve as a liaison among the professional medical community, Peninsula Health District, various departments and schools within the school division, administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents, and health services providers
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding health issues to the School Board, superintendent, administrators, school-based health services staff, teachers, staff, and parents.
• As needed, discuss individual student health needs with division and school staff, students and parents
• Provide health education materials and information as needed to staff, students, and parents
• Design and present professional development sessions as needed to division staff and school-based health services staff.
• Develop orientation sessions for school-based health services staff.
• Serve on the YCSD Health Advisory Board
• Update division documents annually regarding requirements for physicals and immunizations
• Oversee school-based updates for annual physical examination of students' vision, hearing, blood pressure, and vaccinations, per Virginia State guidelines.
• Participate in epidemiological investigations and other studies as applied to schools
• In emergency situations, provide direct nursing care at the school level to students and staff such as first-aid services, administering medication, emergency health care, and nursing care as prescribed by a medical provider
• Ensure that OSHA standards concerning contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within schools or employment settings are met
• Assist with the preparation and management of the YCSD Health Services budget
• Maintain equipment information for school-based clinics and requisition supplies/equipment as needed.
• Follow procedures for suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Supervise school-based health services staff as needed.
• Assist with the interview process for school-based health services staff.
• Assist with the interview process for substitute nurses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director/Associate Director of Student Services

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Duties are performed in an office, school and clinical setting. Must have ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with or without accommodation, to provide in-service training sessions and communicate with public. Visual acuity necessary to observe medical condition, patient conditions make diagnosis and/or effect appropriate first aid treatment. Manual dexterity to provide appropriate treatment when necessary. Occasional lifting may be required to lift or move a patient. Must be able to get to clinic sites.

Reports to:

Director/Associate Director of Student Services

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certificated personnel.

12/4/2024