The job of Coordinator of Nursing Services was established for the purpose/s of long- and short-term planning, preparation and management of the Nursing and Health Services of the programs of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County Technical Schools and Liaison for Nurses of schools in county.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate and review the implementation of school health services guidelines and procedures for all DCIU programs.
- Ensure school health policies, procedures and administrative directives are updated and enacted.
- Coordinate and implement the collection of health records for students entering DCIU and DCTS programs.
- Orient new and/or substitute Staff Nurses to classrooms/programs.
- Provide compliance level trainings in CPR, First Aid ad Universal Precautions and other areas as needed.
- Serve as a resource person of emergency planning efforts for all DCIU and DCTS buildings and programs.
- Coordinate and assist with professional development for nursing staff.
- Coordinate daily placement of Staff Nurses to ensure classroom and program coverage.
- Communicate with staff and administrators as needed.
- Provide nursing coverage to classrooms and programs as needed. Travel is required throughout the county.
- Serve as a liaison between educators, nursing agencies, Staff Nurses, school district medical personnel, Intermediate Unit and district transportation staff and other personnel and programs as appropriate.
- Convenes groups of county-wide school nursing coordinators for the purpose of discussing common issues within school districts and across the commonwealth.
- Serve as a liaison and contact for the Delaware County Health Department of Health and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Any and all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Certification Required: Valid PA Certification as a Certified School Nurse
Experience Required: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired
Other Qualifications: CPR and First Aid Certified
This is 12 Month Position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,279.00 - $120,334.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Morton, PA 19070 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Morton, PA 19070: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person