- Leadership role in planning the essential elements of the school health program for MSSD.
- Monitor Comprehensive School Health Plans and special health care procedures for students.
- Serve as health consultant to the school nurses, parents, and MSSD staff members, keeping current, interpreting, and disseminating relevant information related to healthcare trends and school nursing practice.
- Arrange and coordinate training for nursing staff to obtain and maintain instructor certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Supervise the training of MSSD staff in administering medications, special health care procedures, CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Facilitate monthly nurse meetings.
- Plan, implement, and log professional development activities for health care staff and MSSD staff members regarding health topics, acquainting school staff with health issues and resources and assist teachers, as needed, in the instruction of health education.
- Monitor nursing licensure; make sure all remain current and in good standing.
- Assist area directors and building administrators with the orientation process for new nursing staff.
- Assist area directors and building administrators with the hiring and supervising of school nurses.
- Supervise and mentor LPNs and oversee one-on-one and contracted nurses.
- Develop health screening schedule.
- Oversee and monitor bus personnel training and information sharing.
- Provide consultation on special diets and nutritional planning.
- Lead DNR Team Meetings.
- Participate in appropriate special education meetings and conferences.
- Requisition equipment and materials necessary to carry out health program activities.
- Assist with maintaining the health services section of the student information system.
- Promote the development of cooperative working relationships between the schools and community organizations.
- Confer with personnel in community agencies to interpret health needs of pupils and coordinate follow-through activities of home, school, and community.
- Maintain knowledge of immunization requirements for Missouri; supervise and submit required immunization reports to the Department of Health.
- Supervise the control of communicable diseases by conferring with school nurses and building administrators; interpreting regulations on exclusion and reporting diseases to the Department of Health according to state and local health regulations and school guidance.
- Develop new and update current health forms.
- Serve as the chairperson of the School Wellness committee and update the School Wellness Policy when needed, utilizing the School Wellness Policy Needs Assessment and Evaluation Tool findings and input from committee members.
- Review and update the Crisis Plan.
- Review and update the School Nurse Resource Manual.
- Review and update the Medication Administration Training Manual.
- Develop new and update School Health Services guidelines to be followed by SOPs.
- Develop and maintain records and reports necessary to carry out activities of the school health program.
- Coordinate Dental Varnish Program.
- Serve on the Genetic Advisory Committee.
- Oversee health policies, procedures and provide medical advice and information to SOPs.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to health care services in public schools.
- Knowledge of growth and development, and the medical issues and special health care needs related to various developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of common health problems of school age children and youth.
- Knowledge of health systems and local, state and national trends in school health.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Make site visits to MSSD schools through periodic required travel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university school of nursing.
- Licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse (R.N.) in Missouri.
- Two years of experience in school nursing.
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Description
Job Summary - Why you'll love this position Position: School Nursing Director
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Department: Elementary & Secondary Education
Classification: Full-time, Professional Division: Special Education
Location: Central Office Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled
Pay Range: SP14 Job Group Code: 204
Position directs the health care services provided in 34 Schools for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) and aligns policies and procedures for all state-operated programs (SOP).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
*CERTIFICATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:
*The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
(Other qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education, meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.