District Coordinator for Nursing Services

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools is seeking a District Coordinator of Nursing Services to provide oversight for all school nursing personnel and health services. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinates with health departments and school physicians as needed.

The position requires leadership in policy development, staff supervision, and program evaluation, including vaccination clinics and health screenings. Strong communication and data reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Experience with school health programs is required.
• Ability to develop health policies and protocols for school clinics.
• Experience with data reporting and compliance to state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance for health services to students district-wide.
• Oversee vision, hearing, immunization, and kindergarten screening programs.
• Coordinate nursing services and supervise clinic staff and schedules.
• Prepare reports and maintain health records and documentation for state reporting.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Public health regulations

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Computer skills

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.