Job Description
The Nurse Manager plays a vital role in supporting the efficient operation of the department. The Nurse Manager position involves coordinating administrative tasks, facilitating communication, maintaining records, and providing support to school nurses. The Nurse Manager contributes to the overall effectiveness and success of the department by ensuring smooth coordination and execution of activities.
Coordinator 2 - Nursing - Skills
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor''s Degree of Science in Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years working as a campus-based school nurse. *Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word Google Office Suite Certifications/Licensure Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Texas or a Compact State Current BLS Certification
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 2 - Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
- Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
- Compiles and organizes data and figures.
PROBLEM SOLVING
- Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
- Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
- Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
- Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the customer''s decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.
Coordinator 2 - Nursing - Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with all activities of the senior leadership team and the department, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and managing follow-ups from meetings.
- Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to internal stakeholders regarding departmental policies, procedures, and services.
- Assist with communications from the senior leadership and from the department in response to requests for information from stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Board of Education, employee associations, employees, partner organizations, funders, media, and other public information requesters.
- Regularly engage customers, clients, and end users, including through frequent school visits, to gather personal feedback on the impact of activities and needs.
- Assist in the coordination of departmental projects, including monitoring timelines, assigning tasks, and following up on deliverables.
- Support administrative assistants across all departments in the overall management of the administrative and support functions.
- Support project management and progress monitoring activities, implementing district procedures for project management and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and organize meetings, workshops, trainings, certifications, nurse education, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
- Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
- Monitor the implementation of state requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Coordinator 2 - Nursing - Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with all activities of the senior leadership team and the department, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and managing follow-ups from meetings.
- Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to internal stakeholders regarding departmental policies, procedures, and services.
- Assist with communications from the senior leadership and from the department in response to requests for information from stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Board of Education, employee associations, employees, partner organizations, funders, media, and other public information requesters.
- Regularly engage customers, clients, and end users, including through frequent school visits, to gather personal feedback on the impact of activities and needs.
- Assist in the coordination of departmental projects, including monitoring timelines, assigning tasks, and following up on deliverables.
- Support administrative assistants across all departments in the overall management of the administrative and support functions.
- Support project management and progress monitoring activities, implementing district procedures for project management and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and organize meetings, workshops, trainings, certifications, nurse education, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
- Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
- Monitor the implementation of state requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.