Coordinator - Health Services

Coordinator

• Health Services Job Description JOB TITLE: Coordinator
• Health Services DATE REVISED: May 18, 2023 REPORTS TO: Director of Health Services DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS: Health Services FLSA: Exempt PAY GRADE/DUTY DAYS: AP5, 215 JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the management and coordination of school health service policies, administrative regulations, professional development, activities, and resources, including program administration, implementation and evaluation. KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Health Services: 1. Assists the Director of Health Services in establishing, evaluating, and directing programs for the District's Health Services. 2. Supervises the delivery of nursing services across the District to help ensure alignment with department and District policy and procedure. 3. Assists District employees with the interpretation of school health policies regarding compliance items such as student immunization requirements, communicable illness, medication management, and emergency care delivery. 4. Develops and delivers a comprehensive Health Services onboarding program for nurses and clinic assistants who are new to the District. 5. Designs and provides professional learning content, as needed, for current and new school nurses, substitute clinic staff, and building staff, as well as provides necessary training to meet the daily and special medical needs of students. 6. Consults with campus nurses and stakeholders when a student's specific health needs require advanced case management. 7. Coaches and supports school nurses with unfamiliar practice situations including case management, nursing assessments and individualized care planning needs of students with special health needs. 8. Appraises District clinic staff to assess adherence to compliance measures, practice performance, and service delivery, as well as provides guidance to support growth. 9. Assists in the establishment of protocols in connection with environmental safety and managing of potential health issues that may result including, without limitation, heat advisory alerts, air quality alerts, bioterrorism, and natural disasters. 10. Provides Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor certification training, and consults with school nurses on health and safety issues for students and staff. 11. Represents the District at various meetings and/or trainings sponsored by community stakeholders, as assigned. 12. Serves on District health and safety focused committees, as assigned. 13. Works with the District's student information services department in the evaluation and implementation of health services related software programs and applications. 14. Consults with District stakeholders to identify employees at risk for Hepatitis B exposure who may require Hepatitis B vaccination. 15. Interfaces with RN Campus Nurse(s) in the evaluation of data entry for mandated State reports pertaining to immunizations, vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening to appropriate entities. 16. Compiles various school clinic certification and statistical reports, as requested by department management. 1

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• Health Services Job Description 17. Reports findings obtained in connection with the scope of the job function to the Director of Health Services. Compliance: 18. Performs all assigned work activities in accordance with standard procedures and protocols established by the department and District, and in accordance with standards and requirements set forth by governing bodies including, without limitation, Texas Board of Nursing, Standards of Nursing Practice, Texas Nurse Practice Acts, Texas Health & Human Services, State Board of Education, and Texas Education Agency. 19. Fulfills Texas Board of Nursing licensure competency requirements applicable to the nursing licensure credentialing requirements for the job function. 20. Demonstrates applicable standards and practices of professional conduct and care in the delivery of clinical nursing services. 21. Maintains relevant and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of applicable compliance requirements as they relate to nursing and related health services. 22. Monitors respective work activity for variances and anomalies. 23. Identifies and timely reports any known or suspected compliance issues to appropriate personnel. 24. Oversees audits and the preparation for audits, whether initiated internally or externally. 25. Adheres to all other District wide policies and procedures including, but not limited to, human resources, safety, and emergency protocols. General: 26. Consistently communicates and demonstrates the organization's core values. 27. Assists department leadership in the compilation of miscellaneous confidential reports. 28. Attends departmental and organizational meetings, as required. 29. Attends conferences, seminars, and related educational events to maintain proficient understanding and working knowledge respective to the job function and industry. 30. Consistently displays integrity, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, and ethics. 31. Performs assigned job duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and standard practices. 32. Maintains relevant and up-to-date job knowledge by participating in continuous education initiatives. 33. Demonstrates proficient working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as database systems and related applications including, without limitation, relevant accounting systems and platforms. 34. Performs other duties as assigned. 2 Coordinator
• Health Services Job Description MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing Active, In Good Standing, and Duly Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas, or Duly Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) from a Nurse Licensure Compact State Five years of experience working in a Registered Nurse (RN) capacity working in a school setting with children and adolescents; or An equivalent combination of education and work experience Active and up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and AED certified CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Organization
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently, arranges information and data in a useful manner, assembles and orchestrates resources to meet departmental deadlines. Coordinates resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal or task, and uses resources effectively and efficiently Attention to Detail

• Demonstrates concern that things are to be completed correctly, thoroughly, and precisely. Achieves thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved no matter how small. Maintains checklists, schedules, and related resources to ensure small details are not overlooked. Monitors and verifies work, information, as well as data, and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Communication

• Conveys verbal and written information using effective techniques and approaches that provide clarity, promote teamwork, and drive efficiency. Demonstrates ability to communicate to tailor communications to fit the audience and the message. Attentively listens to others, as well as engages in candid and constructive dialogue on various topics. Interpersonal Skills

• Exhibits the ability to excel in a team atmosphere, working towards a common goal while adhering to departmental deadlines and district guidelines. Relates well to all kinds of people, builds appropriate rapport, as well as constructive and effective working relationships, uses diplomacy and tact, and defuses high-tension situations comfortably. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, reading, seeing, speaking, hearing, listening, organizing, interpreting data and information, lifting of objects up to 75 lbs utilization and handling of needles, sharps, and other relevant tools, as well as frequent operating of office equipment, typing using a computer keyboard and mouse, viewing a computer screen monitor, and use of a telephone. The working environment consists of frequent potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious disease, as well as chemicals and substances that may be toxic. This position is regularly performed in an indoor and climate-controlled setting the majority of the time with occasional exposure to an outdoor and non-climate controlled setting. This position requires frequent and quick decision making while working under pressure, and in situations with conflict. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: My signature below acknowledges that I have received and read my job description, and that I understand the scope, essential job duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and working environment that apply to my job. I further acknowledge that I can safely and effectively perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, and in accordance with the policies, procedures, expectations, and standards of the District. Employee Printed Name: ____ Employee ID Number: Employee Signature: ___ Date: _ 3 Coordinator

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