Coordinator-Nursing

Qualifications:

1. Valid Alabama license to practice as a registered nurse
2. Any other certificate required by state law
3. Valid CPR Certification for Healthcare Professionals
4. Valid Alabama driver’s license
5. Minimum of Bachelor in Science in Nursing (BSN) 
6. At least 3 years of previous experience in school nursing.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5)- Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Knowledge of School Nursing laws and regulations and Alabama Board of Nursing Standards of Practice
2. Knowledge of effective procedures and practices for vision, hearing and other appropriate health screening activities.
3. Knowledge of and experience with principles and theories of adult learning for effective staff development and in-service activities.
4. Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
5. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
6. Effective written and oral communication skills.
7. Ability to organize, maintain and report data and information related to health services.
8. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of programs, the coordination of committees and to maintain productive relationships with colleagues.
9. Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
10. Knowledge of school system functions, departments, personnel and schools necessary for the efficient and effective processing of communications, requesting of needed information and implementation of the school nursing programs.
11. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high- intensive work environment.
12. Ability to travel between the schools throughout the school system.

Essential Functions:

1. Serves as nursing supervisor for all nurses employed in the district.
2. Conducts performance appraisals on assigned employees and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action to ensure a standard of accountability is met as defined by the department’s goals and objectives, as well as the policies established by the Madison City School System.
3. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed policies and/or changes to existing policies, and implements policies approved by the Board of Education.
4. Writes procedures pertaining to Health Services when needed and reviews, and updates procedures annually
5. Plans and submits proposed budget; implements and maintains approved budget for health services.
6. Assists school personnel in maintaining environmental standards in school.
7. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
8. Identifies health problems of children and make referrals for treatment to the proper source.
9. Reports child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Resources.
10. Provides staffing recommendations to Superintendent based on acuity of students’ health needs in each school
11. Compiles data on health services and disseminates reports to appropriate agencies.
12. Advises on modification of educational program to meet health needs of individual students and coordinates with clinic nurses in developing and maintaining medical health plans.
13. Collaborates with nursing staff and administrators for implementation of system-wide student and employee mandatory training/ education.
14. Reviews health services program records and procedures annually; provides monthly and annual reports as requested.
15. Assists the Public Health Department in the programs for primary prevention and control of communicable diseases.
16. Coordinates selection and assignment of health services personnel; trains, supervises, and evaluates health services staff.
17. Serves as liaison between health services staff and administrative personnel.
18. Coordinates services with other health and social agencies to render health services program more effective.
19. Coordinates wellness program for faculty and staff.
20. Coordinates immunization compliance and student health screenings such as hearing, vision, state mandated scoliosis, and other screenings as necessary.
21. Assumes the role and responsibility of the system AED coordinator.
22. Adheres to rules and regulations mandated by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the Alabama State Department of Education.
23. Participates in professional organizations and educational programs.
24. Participates in meetings regarding the health and wellness of students (i.e., IEP/504 meetings, Crisis Action Team, Preventative Measures, etc.) as needed.
25. Acts as a liaison between the school district, students’ families, medical professionals, and various agencies to promote effective school health management.
26. Recommends exclusion and re-admission of students in compliance with Board policy on infections and contagious diseases.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non- probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days/8hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

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