DIRECTOR – HEALTH SERVICES AND NURSING in Greensboro, NC

Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a Director of Health Services and Nursing

Specialty: Pediatric

Location: Greensboro, NC

Facility type: School System

Start Date: 11/10/22

Type: Direct Hire

Shift/Hours: 8 hour shifts

Essential Functions:

• Employee monitors the overall effectiveness of programs and ensures all are implemented within federal, state and local regulations including the school nurse practice act.
• Employee is the district liaison with the Department of Health and Human Services and coordinates school nursing and related services for the district. Disseminates updated public health and district information to district school nurses including public separated school nurses, and nurse coordinators.
• Employee assists health teachers with the selection of materials and provides teachers various tools and materials to aid instruction.
• Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive health services program (including health education, and school nurse services) which assesses needs of students, establishes objectives and priorities, delegates responsibilities to staff, develops strategies to achieve objectives and evaluates programs
• Provides direction, consultation and supervision to health resource teachers; consults with centrally based staff and school-based staff on individual cases and on interpretation of federal, state and local policies and procedures.
• Coordinates school nurse services between the Department of Health and Human Services and schools.
• Oversees all nursing services, to include training and supervision of permanent, part-time, interim and contracted nursing personnel.
• Oversees and monitors health services activities with telehealth for district.
• Ensures that all State, Federal, local, IDEA and Section 504 guidelines are followed as well as Guilford County Schools' policy/procedures.
• Develops and implements standards, policies and procedures related to nursing services
• Evaluates current district nursing services for students with medical needs. Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive nursing services program for the district.
• Directs nursing staff with assessment of student needs, establishes objectives and priorities, delegates responsibilities, develops strategies to achieve objectives, and evaluates programs.
• Oversees nursing services for students based on physician's orders, IEP and ongoing student healthcare needs.
• Develops and coordinates the presentation of selected health training to system employees to include but not limited to: abuse reporting, CPR, health/nutrition awareness, blood borne pathogen prevention, first aid, drug awareness and medicine administration.
• Develops, presents and coordinates health training to select students or student groups to include but not limited to: infection control measures, blood borne pathogen, drug awareness, head lice prevention and treatment, nutrition, safety issues and sex education.
• Makes oral presentations to staff, community and media groups as part of in-service training about specific health and student care concerns, as appropriate.
• Assists school system administrators and appropriate committees in developing healthcare related programs for school staff, parents and students.
• Serves on various school system committees, attending meetings and participating in other activities of such groups as appropriate.
• Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of nursing, reviews professional journals, attends association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with nursing and school system staff to facilitate exchange of information.
• Supports school system and administrators with the development of immunization management programs and coordination of record reviews and audits.
• Supports eye and hearing screening programs to include record audits and conduct of screens/tests.
• Communicates local/state/federal requirements to Central Office Staff, Superintendent, Board, principals, and school staffs.
• Prepares and maintains Health Services program budget.
• Develops programs, supporting policy and procedures in areas of responsibility for Board approval.
• Responsible for the training and continuing in-service of principal designated personnel that support the medicine administration policy.
• Collaborates with staff regarding RFPs, makes hiring selections for contractors and permanent nursing staff.
• Supervises District School Nurses, (including the four public separate schools), and Health Services Nursing Coordinators.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master’s in Nursing preferred

Experience:

• 8-10 years of nursing experience, with supervision, and administrative experience.
• 1-2 years pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• School nurse certification a plus.

About Medical Edge Recruitment

Whether you’re a new Travel Nurse or a seasoned pro, Medical Edge is the best agency to partner with you on your next assignment. Our dedicated recruitment team will work with you to find the highest paying assignments in your desired location and help you with the journey along the way.

In travel nursing, bigger does not always mean better. While we have an extensive network of job opportunities, our experienced team dedicated to making a personalized provider experience is our priority. There are a lot of moving parts in getting set up for a new assignment, but we take care of all the details along the way. We make the process as simple as possible so you can say yes to your next travel nurse adventure. Adventure awaits, let Medical Edge Recruitment show you where to go next!

Medical Edge Recruitment is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greensboro, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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