2024-2025 School Health Services Specialist - 220 Days @ Health Services Department
(Position title change. Previous applicants need not re-apply.)
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Primary Purpose:
Assist school nurses to improve their clinical knowledge and skills. Train and mentor new health services staff. Offer technical assistance, provide ongoing support to campus nurses, and provide coverage for campuses when the campus nurse is absent.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid registered nurse (RN) or advance practice RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
- Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/AED.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Knowledge of school health and nursing administration
- Knowledge of community medical and healthcare services
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
- Three-Five (3-5) years of experience in public health nursing, community agency, hospital out-patient clinic or pediatrics.
- Three (3) years of experience in school nursing
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Services
- Adhere to the performance responsibilities of the campus registered nurse when substituting in the clinic.
- Conduct initial assessment of students with health impairments in the absence of a campus registered nurse.
- Assist campuses with clinic processes and procedures as needed.
- Act as a liaison/resource/consultant to assigned schools.
Instruction
- Participate in the development of curriculum materials for new nurses and clinic aides.
- Deliver training to new nurses and clinic aides.
- Provide ongoing training for experienced nursing staff.
- Provide CPR/AED training.
- Provide campus procedures and processes training each year including response to health emergencies and crises.
Consultation
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with Health Services Coordinator for program planning and problem-solving
- Act as Liaison between campuses and district Health Services Coordinator (i.e. health issues, accidents, reportable conditions, safety issues, etc.).
Administration
- In collaboration with the Health Services Coordinator, evaluate the effectiveness of health programs and services and make changes based on findings.
- Assist the Health Services Coordinator in auditing campus compliance and clinic safety.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to the Health Services Coordinator.
Professional Development
- Maintain professional nursing skills and knowledge as required by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing including certification for mandated screenings and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (CPR/AED).
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Mentor and supervise LVN’s and clinic aides and review campus reports for accuracy and completion.
Evaluation
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Nursing Personnel.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.
Pay Grade P1N
Minimum $72,941/BA, $73,520/MA, $74,099/PHD (Based on previous experience)
220 Days
2023-2024 Salary Schedule
2024-2025 Salary Schedule is pending school board approval.
Salary is based on 220 days. If working less than 220 days, salary will be less.
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