District Coordinator for Nursing Services

TrulyHired; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks a District Coordinator of Nursing Services to oversee all school nursing personnel and services, ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes and delivering high-quality student health programs.

The role requires licensure in MA, extensive supervisory experience, policy development, collaboration with health departments, and budget management, with responsibility for screenings, vaccination clinics, and health data reporting district-wide.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts School Nurse license and Administrator/Director license.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with two in school nursing.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of Public Health Regulations and health-related instruction.
• Experience developing student health care plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health services district-wide and supervise nursing staff.
• Coordinate nursing services and supervise preventive health screenings.
• Develop health service policies, procedures, and district-wide nursing manual.
• Maintain computerized documentation systems for student health data.
• Prepare status reports for the Massachusetts DPH and other agencies.
• Monitor health data trends and advise on staff development needs.
• Manage health services budget and inventory; order supplies.
• Collaborate with Town and State health departments and oversee vaccination clinics.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Public health regulations

Data reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and in partnership with the Executive Director of Student Services, the District Coordinator of Nursing Services oversees all school nursing personnel and services in accordance with state and federal statutes.

Responsibilities

Administration:

• Provide overall supervision and guidance for health services to students in the Andover Public Schools.
• Interview and supervise qualified personnel to implement the school health program.
• Coordinate nursing services and supervise preventative screening programs for vision, hearing, immunization, and kindergarten screening.
• Communicate with nursing staff through regularly scheduled meetings and email and provide orientation and training for all new health services personnel.
• Observe and evaluate school nurses and other health clinic staff.
• Develop policy, protocols, and procedures for School clinics. Periodically review and update district-wide, system-wide nursing manual.
• Ensure computerized documentation systems are developed and maintained on the student and programmatic level.
• Monitor data trends in health status indicators to make adjustments in the health service delivery system. Advise Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning on staff development needs.
• Prepare material and information required for status reports to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
• Complete all state and federal reports dealing with the school system's health services. Prepare End-of-Year School Health Report if applicable.
• In consultation with the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, prepare health services budget and monitor expenditures. Order supplies and distribute inventory annually.
• Be an active member of the Safety Committee and conduct health and safety building surveys as necessary.
• Conduct program assessment and evaluation and make recommendations.
• Implement and maintain public access defibrillator program.
• Collaborate with the Town of Andover Health Department and the State Health Department.
• Oversight of school vaccination clinics.
• Maintain communication with the school physician, and refer cases/collaborate as needed to support student needs.

Direct Nursing Services:

• Develop health plans for students in collaboration with parents, community physicians and school staff, in conformance with DPH Regulations.
• Provide substitute coverage for clinics or arrange for per diem nurses to cover absences.
• Represent the school physician when necessary in special education related issues.
• Conduct home/ health assessments as a member of the special education evaluation process.
• Recommend appropriate physical examinations for staff by category and job description in consultation with school physician.
• Oversee and provide nursing support to students in the district's special education summer program.
• Participate in IBP team meetings to support the medical needs of special education students.
• Oversee students' medical needs in the TOP classrooms and facilitate medical-related training for staff.
• Oversee CPR training for nursing staff and provide opportunities for district wide staff
• Maintain district licenses for:
• Medication Delegation,
• CLIA certification and
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance certification.
• Oversight and management of nursing-related grants.

Supervisory Responsibility & Other Duties:

• Provides supervision and oversight to all school clinic personnel.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, or their designee.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse License in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's degree preferred.
• Currently registered in the state of Massachusetts to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Massachusetts Department of Education School Nurse License and Administrator/Director License.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with two in School Nursing, or any comparable equivalent of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Public Health Regulations and ability to provide instruction in health and health-related issues.
• Experience in developing student health care plans.
• Good writing, speaking, and computer skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• CPR certification - trainer certification preferred

Supplemental Information

Physical Elements

• CPR certification - trainer certification preferred
• More than half the time spent in a normal office setting.
• Duties may involve exposure to communicable diseases.
• Finger dexterity to use nursing and computerized equipment.
• Involves travel to District schools.
• May involve occasional attendance at night meetings.

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning

Salary/Work Days:

Salary and contractual work days are subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Andover School Committee and the Andover Administrator's Association.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.