Seeking Local Candidate for Leadership Role in School Health Services

The Coordinator of Health Services is a leadership role that supports Health Services staff. They develop systems and procedures to enhance school health service practices. The coordinator solves problems, maintains professional standards, follows district policies, and administrative guidelines. They are tasked with addressing health-related learning barriers and promoting wellness among students and staff. They also connect physicians, families, and community agencies to ensure students have continuous health care access.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, three years of nursing experience, a valid Wisconsin registered nurse license, CPR certification, and a commitment to equity and social justice. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is also necessary. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in nursing, five years of school nursing or health services leadership experience, and bilingual ability in Spanish and English.

The Coordinator of Health Services should be committed to high standards, ethical principles, equity, social justice, honesty, and fairness. They should respect others, have excellent communication skills, strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making skills, and good organizational and time management skills.

The Coordinator of Health Services leads a comprehensive school health program. They recommend and implement Board policies and procedures for district health services. They assist in selecting and assigning health staff, contribute to nursing and school health services, and monitor student health and development.

The Coordinator of Health Services also ensures immunization documentation as per Wisconsin Immunization Law. They provide health education resources to school staff, students, and parents. They identify students with chronic or acute health care needs, provide professional development and training to school nurses and nursing assistants, and manage communicable disease control in the school.

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