Director of Health Services
Primary PurposeProvide leadership, coordination, and oversight for the district’s comprehensive school health services program. Ensure that nursing services, health programs, and related policies support student well-being, safety, and academic success in compliance with state and federal regulations.Education / CertificationBachelors degree requiredRegistered Nurse (RN) in the State of TexasCurrent CPR certificationHearing and Vision screening certifiedNational Certification of school nursing preferredSpecial Knowledge / SkillsKnowledge of school health laws, policies and best practicesStrong leadership, communication and organizational skillsAbility to interpret and apply health regulations and nursing standardsSkill in training, mentoring and evaluating nursing staffAbility to collaborate effectively with administrators, staff and community partnersExperience / Other RequirementsMinimum five years of school nursing Major Responsibilities And DutiesDevelop, implement and evaluate the district's health services program to meet identified student and community needs.Ensure compliance with federal, state and local health regulations including communicable disease control, immunization compliance, state mandated screenings and emergency preparedness initiatives.Collaborate with district and campus administrators to support health-related policies and procedures.Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate school nurses.Provide guidance for health services staff and serve as a resource for clinical decision making and nursing best practices.Represent the district in community health collaborations and professional organizations.Coordinate and lead the District School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise and evaluate job performance of district nursing staff and other assigned health personnel.Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Maintain emotional control under stress.Concentration while performing duties, ability to work with frequent interruptions.Requires frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.Moderate standing, walking, lifting, carrying.