Coordinator of Health Services

 Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

JOB TITLE:Coordinator of Health ServicesCLASSIFICATION:ExemptREPORTS TO:Senior Director of Student SupportPAY GRADE:ADM5235 DaysLOCATION:Administration AnnexDATE REVISED:03/21/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide leadership in development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive program of health services for the district.  Participate in nursing policy formulation and decision-making.  Lead and any health-related response teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Seeks and maintains current certification in audiometric, vision, spinal, and other required screening from the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• First Aid and CPR Certifications
• CPR instructor certification preferred or recommended upon hire
• School district nursing experience preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate health services
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to  manage budget and personnel
• Knowledge of community medical and health care services
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years of nursing supervision experience preferred
• Will also accept supervisory experience in a hospital, community, or corporate setting

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist district administration in establishing, directing, and evaluating the program for health service as rendered in schools.  Participate in development of and provide guidance for nursing policy formulation and decision-making.
• Assist staff members in interpreting school health policies regarding immunizations, communicable disease, medication, and emergency care of the ill and injured.
• Assist staff members in implementing and promoting the school health program  with the following components: health appraisal, health promotion, health education/counseling, and maintenance of a healthy school environment
• Promote available and accessible health care services to students and employees using public, private, community, and personnel resources.
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records as required by administrative regulations, district policy, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate, comply, and submit all required reports of the school health programs to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Review, revise, and unify all health services documentation forms used throughout the District.
• Assist by ensuring that the school health offices have the equipment and supplies to maintain optimal healthcare delivery at each campus.
• Prepare an annual budget for the Health Services Department, and others as identified, based on identified health needs and priorities of the District.
• Coordinate with the district business department to initiate proposals for funding grants that enhance the development of health services systems.
• Practice within the defined limits of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice, and the Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice of the National Association of School Nurses.
• Comply with Texas Department of State Health Services regulations, District policies, and the Beaumont Independent School District Health Services Guide.
• Display initiative, motivation, and aptitude for administering health services.
• Keep abreast of new medical and nursing developments in health-related fields that will enhance the effectiveness of health services.

School/Organizational Climate

• Recommend, interpret, and carry out policies of health programs to all concerned
• Recommend provisions for a school environment conducive to learning and working.
• Assist other departments with compliance of health related policies.

Personnel Management

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, selection, and training of all health services personnel. Working cooperatively with campus principals, make recommendations about placement, assignment, discipline and dismissal.
• Assess professional credentials and expert