Health Services Director

Department:
Health Services

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Services

Supervises: None

Classification: Classified
- Exempt / 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Annual Salary: Grade 33 $ (Step 1/Year
1) - $ (Step 5/Year
5)

The Director of School Health Services oversees the planning and implementation of the School Nurse Corps program, Childcare Consulting, and CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing. Key responsibilities include assessing district, school, and student health needs, aiding districts in policy development for student safety and health compliance, and providing recruitment, supervision, training, evaluation, and technical support to school nursing staff.

• Provide leadership and vision for the School Health Department.
• Perform supervisory personnel functions for ESD 123 staff, including hiring, supervising, screening, interviewing, training, evaluating, and offering professional development.
• Offer clinical and technical training, consultation, and assistance to nursing and school staff as needed.
• Organize, lead, and participate in various meetings with district leaders and agency staff.
• Compile and analyze data from diverse sources to ensure policy compliance and monitor program components.
• Prepare and manage administrative materials, such as contracts, plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, and policies.
• Conduct research to develop new programs/services, ensure compliance, plan actions, and respond to requests.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized student health plan prioritizing the delivery of health services, supported by professional and paraprofessional staff, to promote good mental, physical, and culturally appropriate health practices.
• Provide direct nursing services to school districts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state nursing regulations for students with significant health care needs or medical conditions.
• Maintain working relationships with local, regional, and state health and social service agencies and providers.
• Serve as a resource for identified school districts, staff, parents, and community providers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow board policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Performs related duties as assigned.
* Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

• Hold a valid Washington registered nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Hold or eligible to hold a School Nurse ESA certificate
• Five years of nursing experience
• Preferred experience in:
  • Administration of a health-related program
  • Supervision of multiple staff
  • School-based nursing
• Current Washington State Driver's License

• Support and implement ESD policies, regulations, procedures and administrative directives
• Current health issues affecting both rural and urban communities
• Child and adolescent health
• Interpret and apply complex school and health regulations
• School nurse delivery models and professional nursing principles, standards of care, and state and federal obligations
• Plan, organize, and evaluate school nurse staff
• Work and relate effectively with students, parents, and school staff
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school district staff and administrators, OSPI staff, other ESD 123 staff, board members, students and the general public
• Motivate, direct, mentor, and lead department staff members
• Communicate effectively in speech and writing
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and objectivity
• Utilize computerized health information software program

WSP/ FBI background clearance required

• Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance; WA DRS SERS retirement plan; medical reimbursement account; life and long-term disability insurance; etc.)
• Access to the agency's wellness and employee assistance program
• 12 days paid sick leave per year (accrued monthly).
• 15 paid vacation days per year (accrued monthly) for the first year. 20 paid vacation days per year after year 1.
• 13 paid holidays per year.

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking the initiative, moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and/or how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while being humble lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Hungry always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Smart have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and…