Director of Health Services

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winchendon School in Massachusetts seeks a Director of Health Services to provide health leadership and oversee the health center for a boarding school community. This 11-month role (July may be remote) includes planning, regulatory compliance, budgeting, hiring and supervising health staff, and coordinating with counselors, deans and athletic trainers.

Requirements: BSN; MSN preferred; MA RN license; current CPR or willingness to obtain; valid driver’s license; work authorization in the

Qualifications

• Experience in school health is preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the health center and provide nursing care within scope of practice.
• Plan, ensure regulatory compliance, budgeting, and hiring/supervision of health staff.
• Collaborate with Counselor, Dean of Students, and Athletic Trainers for student wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in school health

CPR certification

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Director of Health Services Opportunity Statement

About the School

Located in north-central Massachusetts near the New Hampshire border, Winchendon is a small New England town known for its historic character, scenic landscapes, and welcoming community. With its blend of rural charm and convenient access to larger cities, Winchendon offers a peaceful lifestyle for those looking to settle in the region. With its balance of history, outdoor adventure, and community spirit, Winchendon offers a tranquil yet connected lifestyle in the heart of New England. At The Winchendon School, we are guided by real-world learning. In addition, we put an emphasis on the skills students need for the quickly changing world – entrepreneurship, critical thinking, math, science, coding projects, engineering, and robotics. Not only do we emphasize subject-based skills, but we give teens the opportunity to use techniques across disciplines mirroring the lessons necessary in the real world.

Position Summary

The Winchendon School, an independent co-educational boarding high school, seeks a Director of Health Services to provide overall health leadership and oversee the operation of the health center. The Director of Health Services is an 11-month position (July may be remote) that oversees the operation of the health center. They are responsible for planning, regulatory compliance, hiring and supervision of the health staff, budgeting, working closely with the Counselor, Dean of Students, and Athletic Trainers, and ensuring records and communications are handled efficiently. The Director also provides nursing care within their scope of practice. The Director must be a registered nurse licensed to practice in Massachusetts with a special interest in adolescent health care and an understanding of the particular needs of students living in a boarding school community.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Experience in school health preferred
• RN licensed in the State of MA Current CPR certification or willing to become certified in an approved course.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be authorized to work in the United States, and successfully pass a background check