Job Description

Job Details:
PURPOSE OF POSITION
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
SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; effective communication; ability to act as a team member; operating equipment used in nurse and health suite; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies, health standards, safety practices, best practices in school nursing.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: confidentiality; being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; displaying tact and courtesy; being empathetic and nonjudgmental; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships, especially with students.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
Nursing staff
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Demands:
Activities: Sit 20%; walk 40%, stand 40%
Lifting: Some lifting up to 20 lbs.
Vision: Normal
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, organize, prioritize, evaluate, and problem solve.
Environment: Normal work environment
This is 12 Month Position

Skills Required