District Nurse Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Supervisor assesses the needs of children related to health services and supports the District’s instructional program for students to achieve educational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Appraises the health services needs of the school district.
• Is responsible for the overall coordination, direction, and improvement of the health services program.
• Encourages the staff to continue in their educational pursuits including and not limited to sitting for the National Certification of School Nurses Exam.
• Provides stimulating, innovative, and educational in-service programs to the staff.
• Keep a professional and open relationship with staff.
• Keep the administration informed of the health needs and concerns of the district.
• Maintains a positive relationship with individual schools, teachers, principals, and District level administrators.
• Coordinates immunizations, physicals, scoliosis, hearing and vision, and BMI screening clinics.
• Assures the school district’s continued compliance with the Arkansas law related to adequate immunization against Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and HIBS3 and the Communicable Disease Control Regulations.
• Is responsible for the inventory, purchase, and repair of adequate health room supplies and equipment.
• Supervise the members of the school nursing staff in relation to professional functions.
• Teaches or co-teaches, organizes and schedules CPR and other necessary topics relating to health services.
• Consults with the appropriate school personnel regarding student healthcare plans.
• Serves on all committees that are deemed needed by the Director of Special Services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following North Little Rock School District
• Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Punctual - Regularly on time
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Current license as a registered professional nurse (RN).
• Minimum of a B.S.N. degree.
• Ten years of experience in nursing preferred; three to five years preferred in school nursing.
• Commitment to the importance of optimal health for each student and staff.
• Shows evidence of a strong commitment to a integrated education program.
• Currently holds a certification as a instructor in American Heart Association Standard First Aid and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills : Ability to use APSCN, WORD, EXCEL, COGNOS and other related computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to converse with coworkers, students, and staff)

Sense of Smell

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activities of the day. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer