Nurse Manager - Paoli, United States - Royer Greaves School For Blind

Description

This position is responsible for management of a comprehensive school health program by assessing, planning/coordinating, implementing, and evaluating school health services in order to achieve following goals: maximize in-class time by reducing health-related absenteeism, eliminate or minimize health problems which impair learning, and achieve the highest possible degree of independent student functioning.

• Develop and assure weekly and daily schedules for the nursing staff and substitute nurses to ensure proper health coverage of all students' needs.
• Support all SNs with clinical oversight and being available to respond to questions and concerns daily.
• Complete performance appraisals for school nursing staff
• Assist with the development of nursing care plans and educate on new equipment and procedures as needed.
• Responsible for assisting and supporting mandated school health screenings including vision, hearing, BMI, postural assessment, and other health related activities.
• Monitor compliance with such screenings and completion of reports/surveys as requested of the PA Department of Public Health.
• Ensure all supplies/equipment are available within the school nursing office as required to maintain student health and potential emergencies.
• Provide orientation to school wide and agency nurses regarding school policy and procedures
• Offer healthrelated advice and referrals as indicated to all students, parents, and staff members within the scope of school nurse practice.
• Responsible for assisting the SNC with continuous quality improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development and compliance, inservice development and implementation, supporting grant funded projects, data collection and other school health related projects
• Responsible for collaborating and consulting with appropriate departments, agencies, and other resources both within and outside the RG as deemed appropriate to ensure optimal student health, individual academic achievement, and evidencebased practice in all areas of school health
• Responsible for providing nursing coverage as needed

• PDE School Certified, Level I or Level II
• Registered Nurse
• Bachelors or Master's degree.
• Pennsylvania state police background check
• Pennsylvania child abuse clearance
• Indentogo (FBI) fingerprint scan and report
• Recognizing and reporting child abuse
• Current driver's license

• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassmentfree environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes selfdevelopment activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.