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District School Nurse

10 days ago

Tucson

Job DescriptionDescription:Leman Academy Of ExcellenceDistrict School Nurse - Our Mission Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today. CORE VALUES Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence: CARE: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guest. CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual. COMMUNITY: We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued. CLASSICAL EDUCATION: Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning. General Job Description: The Director of School Health Services for Leman Academy of Excellence is the leader in the school community to oversee school health policies and programs. The Director of School Health Services serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment. The Director of School Health Services collaborates with other school and health care staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment and promote an optimal level of wellness to enhance the educational process of scholars. It is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of scholars through removal of health-related barriers. The Director of School Health Services provides scholar care, health care, first aid, and assistance to scholars at assigned school, as well as performs screenings for vision, hearing, and/or other conditions. Completes, updates, and maintains student records (accident reports, health records) using District software system, and completes and submits reports. This includes the completion of health care plans, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans, and includes supervising health paraprofessionals and other health staff, as well as the School Counselors/Social Workers, in assigned locations. Line of Authority/Reports to: The Director of School Health Services shall be directly responsible to the Executive Director and CEO of LAE. Job Goal: The Director of School Health Services for Leman Academy serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the Director of School Health Services provides health care and information to scholars and employees, as well as performs health screenings and coordinates referrals if necessary. Requirements: Qualifications/Minimum Requirements: • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited College or University., • Valid First Aid and CPR Certification., • Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance., • Valid AZ Driver’s License (In state travel required), • Valid Arizona Registered Nursing License., • Minimum of two (2) years of successful nursing experience., • Current Certificate of Completion for Hearing/Screening Training., • School (or Community Health Nursing) experience preferred with a working knowledge of school organization and procedures., • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to positively impact the school community with an ability to build strong relationships., • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers and the public at large., • Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment., • Able to provide quality health care with an ability to intervene with actual and potential health problems., • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services., • Considerable knowledge of child growth and development., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, word, etc.) and familiar with other related software programs., • Ability to work independently prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail., • Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc., • Ability to set-up and use an efficient filing system., • Ability to compile information, prepare reports, maintain confidentiality in performing assigned tasks, adopt effective courses of action, and deal effectively with parents, staff, and the general public requiring knowledge of school policies and procedures., • Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health programs., • Monitors compliance of school health programs with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies., • Initiates program changes as needed., • Prepares health reports for Executive Director and other Administrative personnel as well as health department (required county and state reports to cover immunizations and hearing)., • Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services (per AZ Nurse Practice Acts and Scope of Practice)., • Review and update all student medical files at the start of each school year, notifying parents of any deficiencies., • Update scholar medical files throughout the school year., • Oversee and track sports physicals and communicate pertinent health information to appropriate school personnel., • Inventory/stocking school medical supplies and first aid kits., • Oversee the storage and administration of school supplied medications and any parent-supplied medicines., • Serve as a medical resource person for the school office staff and faculty., • Partners with parents on health needs of children/scholars and communicates plans to appropriate personnel - and includes tracking and making changes as needed., • Recommends corrective action/intervention where problems are identified., • Provide parents with information regarding school epidemics., • Supervise, oversee, and manage School Counselors/Social Workers., • Oversee and manage all Health Coordinators and Health Assistants, • Provide the Arizona Department of Health with a list of students with communicable diseases as outlined in the AZ State guidelines., • Provide screening services for:, • Vision screening and referral as needed per state guidelines.., • Hearing screening and referral as needed per state guidelines., • Parent notification regarding any vision/hearing screening results that do not meet state criteria, follow-up on notifications, communicate diagnosis and any school accommodations to appropriate personnel as well as completion of required state reports., • Serve as a resource person for safety and health classes., • Provides training to staff, • Is on call to answer office staff and faculty questions regarding:, • Contagiousness of sickness., • Need to send scholars home for medical reasons., • Education of staff as the government requires regarding current health issues., • Maintenance of staff immunization records and making provision for needed immunizations., • Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude., • Have a strong sense of drive to meet goals., • Shows initiative and resourcefulness., • Performs accurate work in a timely manner., • Meets deadlines and sets priorities., • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability., • Works well with minimum supervision., • Is dependable and accepts responsibility., • Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others., • Accepts direction and constructive criticism., • Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments., • Follows school policies and safety rules., • Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis., • Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player., • Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills. Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 DOE Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education. Location: All LAE District Campuses - Arizona Status: 12 months - Full Time Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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