Nurse Manager

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schenectady City School District seeks a qualified nurse leader to bridge health services across district personnel, school physicians, nurses, and community partners. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate wellness initiatives, and ensure accurate health recordkeeping for K-12 students.

With a NY RN license and five years of nursing experience (three in school, clinical, or hospital settings), you will implement district health policies and provide guidance to staff, improving health

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ensure accurate records and reports; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between the district, school physicians, and school nurses on medical issues and required recordkeeping and reporting in the district.
• Oversees and trains district nursing staff.
• Acts as the primary link with the school physician on medical issues.
• Coordinates with District Wellness Policy implementation and management.
• Monitors and manages health concerns and recordkeeping for communicable or contagious diseases.
• Provides parent education on health topics and supports safety and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Recordkeeping

Communication

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Education

RN license NY

Job description

THIS IS A 12-MONTH POSITION.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position exists in a school district and involves the responsibility for bridging the gap of current services between School District Personnel, the Department of Social Services, Probation, Public Health, hospitals, school physicians, school nurses, students and staff. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services with leeway given for carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over Registered Professional Nurses (School). Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Acts as a liaison between the district, school physicians, and school nurses on all medical issues and required recordkeeping and reporting in the district;
• Oversees and trains district nursing staff;
• Acts as the primary link with the school physician on medical issues;
• Works with the district staff on implementation and management of the District Wellness Policy;
• Manages health concerns and recordkeeping in the prevention and control in the area of communicable or contagious diseases such as pandemic flu, H1N1 influenza, MRSA etc;
• Works with school nurses on implementation of Body Mass Index data collection and recordkeeping;
• Provides parent education training for mental health awareness and other related issues such as vision and dental care, nutrition, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases;
• Updates district procedural guidelines for nurses and staff dealing with physical and mental health needs consistent with the State and County standards;
• Ensures responsive and appropriate professional development and orientation for all nurses;
• Monitors nursing inventory and facilities for comprehensive and continued safety;
• Coordinates with substance abuse counselors on alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse prevention;
• Communicates with outside agencies social marketing strategies to reduce violence;
• Coordinates all physical and mental health services for K-12 students and acts as a liaison for such with community agencies, district staff and students;
• Provides support to staff and students in after school programs in the area of prevention of violence, drug/alcohol/substance abuse;
• Performs other health and wellness related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions and the ability to disseminate the same to onsite school nurses; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to keep accurate records and reports; ability to establish productive working relationships and elicit the cooperation of others; good written and oral communication skills.

The Schenectady City School District (SCSD) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Schenectady City Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career. Currently, the Schenectady City School District is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the district's schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 10,000 students through the essential elements of the district’s Strategic Plan. The Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving SCSD toward world class status and preparing all students for success.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of the protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the Schenectady City School District recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Office of Human Resources. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with the Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady CitySchool District.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and five (5) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse, three (3) years of which shall have been in a school, clinical, community or hospital setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must maintain license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State throughout the tenure of employment.