Job Description

General Summary: Oversee the function of the school clinic by managing the needs of health care services to students and daycare children, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and standards. Work collaboratively towards promoting good health and disease prevention, and maintain required records, policies, and standard operating procedures. Promote a positive school culture that is welcoming and responsive to all members of the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the health office staff and department functions, while fostering a positive work environment.
• Provide care of students and daycare children by managing and monitoring health needs.
• Perform medical procedures as necessary.
• Maintain health and medical documentation and records on the school's electronic medial record system.
• Monitor compliance of the school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Coordinate health, wellness, and safety activities.
• Provide training and professional development on a variety of health-related subjects for the purpose of acting as a resource to students, teachers, athletics, and administration.
• Support the implementation of the school nursing program and other curriculums designed to promote the wellness and development of students.
• Identify, recommend, and refer students that require external school support services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and services intended to build a healthy school climate for all members of the school community.
• Serve as a resource by providing education and guidance on relevant health and wellness topics to students, parents, and faculty.
• Assess situations involving students' safety and other health related issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents on health needs of students.
• Respond to crises when appropriate.
• Manage resources efficiently.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the nursing team, employees, parents, and students.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the school health office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of medical disorders and treatment and basic emergency care.
• Ability to understand developmental levels of students.
• Strong assessment skills across age and developmental spectrum.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Ability to work limited summer hours.
• Knowledge of the USM culture and community served.
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, assertiveness, and independence.
• Capable of competently operating technology.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of science degree in nursing.
• State of WI registered nurse license.
• CPR/AED certification.
• 8-10 years related experience in child health care or school nursing.

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