Metadata Services Director jobs in Texas

Job Title:  Director of Health Services                                                

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Exec. Dir. Of Guidance, Counseling, and Wellness

Pay Grade: 6

Dept./School:  To be assigned                                                                   

Days: 227

Supervises: 

Primary Purpose: Responsible for program administration, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the comprehensive health services program for the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing
• Current Certification or Registration from the Board of Nurse Examiners from the state of Texas as a registered nurse (RN).
• A broad base of experience in school health nursing
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate
• CPR Instructor Trainer, preferred
• Certification of Acanthosis Training, preferred
• Certification for Scoliosis Training, preferred

 Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate health services delivery system
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of school health and nursing administration
• Knowledge of community medical and healthcare services
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop collaborative relationships with district personnel and community agencies

 Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in school health, community health, pediatric/adolescent healthcare, or nursing administration
• Supervisory experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Determine the goals, objectives, and priorities of the health services program in conjunction with nurses and other staff and within the goals and strategic plan established by the district.
• Identify, analyze, and apply current evidence-based practices to plan and provide health care delivery for all students. Evaluate and improve school health practices and make changes based on findings.
• Coordinate activities of the health services program with outside agencies and medical and healthcare community members to ensure that students have access to adequate healthcare services.
• Represent the district in collaborative community programs related to student health.
• Serve as a permanent member of the district’s school health advisory committee.
• Participate in the development of health education curriculum and contribute to other committees related to health and safety issues of students and staff.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, updated health information records for all students.
• Coordinate department and district staff development, orientation, training, and certification related to students’ health needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement and comply with policies established by federal and state law, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Develop programs and recommend policies related to health and safety. Provide expert advice to the district administration and other departments regarding policies, procedures, nursing, and healthcare standards on matters impacting students, staff, and the community.
• Collaborate with district-level administration to integrate and implement health policies and practices with district priorities.
• Manage the delivery of all campus health services and ensure consistent implementation of school health policies regarding immunizations, communicable diseases, medication, and emergency care of the ill and injured.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Budget

• Develop and administer health services budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Ensure that all campuses have needed healthcare supplies and resources and recommend purchasing, replacing, and repairing equipment when needed.

Personnel Management:

• Work cooperatively with principals to recruit, interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate all health services personnel and make recommendations about assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise department job descriptions.
• Share responsibility with principals to evaluate the performance of school health services personnel to ensure effectiveness and develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation in the health services area.
• Plan and conduct professional development, orientation, training, and certification programs for nurses and nurse assistants.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and dismissal of school nurses and nurse aides at campuses throughout the district.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Some districtwide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged sitting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching.
• Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; may use standard medical clinic equipment, including automated external defibrillator (AED)

Environment:

• Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel.

*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013.

**If the employee is performing the duties of school nurse on assigned campus in addition to the duties of coordinator, the professional exemption may apply.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand, and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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