Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Description:
• The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below, either with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Leadership role in planning the essential elements of the school health program for SOPs.
• Keep current, interpret and disseminate relevant information related to health care trends and school nursing practice.
• Assist with planning professional development activities for health care staff.
• Monitor Comprehensive School Health Plans and special health care procedures for students.
• Supervise the training of SOPs' staff in administering medications, special health care procedures, CPR and First Aid.
• Coordinate training for nursing staff to obtain and maintain instructor certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Promote the development of cooperative working relationships between the schools and community organizations.
• Confer with personnel in community agencies to interpret health needs of pupils and coordinate follow-through activities of home, school, and community.
• Participate in appropriate staffings and IEP development conferences.
• Serve as health consultant to the school nurses, parents and teachers.
• Acquaint the school staff with health issues and resources and assist teachers, as needed, in the instruction of health education.
• Maintain knowledge of immunization requirements for Missouri; supervise the submission of required CD-31 immunization reports to Department of Health.
• Supervise the control of communicable diseases by conferring with school nurses and building administrators; interpreting regulations on exclusion and reporting diseases to the Department of Health according to state and local health regulations and school guidance.
• Provide consultation on special diets and nutritional planning.
• Develop new and update current health forms.
• Serve as the chairperson of the School Wellness committee and update the School Wellness Policy when needed, utilizing the School Wellness Policy Needs Assessment and
• Evaluation Tool findings and input from committee members.
• Review and update the Crisis Plan.
• Review and update the School Nurse Resource Manual.
• Review and update the Medication Administration Training Manual.
• Develop new and update School Health Services guidelines to be followed by SOPs.
• Develop and maintain records and reports necessary to carry out activities of the school health program.
• Requisition equipment and materials necessary to carry out health program activities.
• Assist area directors and building administrators with the hiring and supervising of school nurses.
• Assist area directors and building administrators with the orientation process for new nursing staff.
• Assist with maintaining the health services section of the student information system.
• Monitor nursing licensure; make sure all remain current and in good standing.
• Coordinate Dental Varnish Program.
• Serve on the Genetic Advisory Committee.
• Oversee health policies, procedures and provide medical advice and information to SOPs.. Make site visits to SOPs.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to health care services in public schools.
• Knowledge of growth and development, and the medical issues and special health care needs related to various developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of common health problems of school age children and youth.
• Knowledge of health systems and local, state and national trends in school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Periodic travel is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
| Location | Jefferson City, MO |
| Salary | $55–$60 |