REPORTS TO: Sr Nursing Administrator

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE: Stipend position of $1500.00 in accordance to CSHS grant funds. The team leader is to provide leadership, guidance and support to all school nurses assigned to their tier group in order to facilitate optimal departmental standards and outcomes.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Provide leadership, guidance, and support for school nurses. Activities will include but are not limited to:

Attend monthly meeting and work with team members (nurse administrator, nurse manager, nurse specialists, and other team leaders) as requested by nurse administrator or needed to coordinate planning/activities

Collaborating with the school nurses assigned to the assigned tiered team to develop goals and strategies

Promoting a work environment conducive to harmonious work relationships and high staff morale

Hold/Facilitate one monthly extended day nursing staff meetings to promote effective communication and information sharing

Acting as a role model in all activities within the department

Ensure nursing care provided by nursing team members is in accordance with the appropriate professional and nursing standards. This may be achieved by:

Understanding, promoting and helping to update policies, protocols, and departmental guides

Being a resource to nurses provide guidance for policies and procedures

Oversee the health office compliance of assigned team for evaluation, consistency, and improved outcomes. Current compliance factors include: Monthly reports; Principal reports; Immunizations; Screenings

Provide medication co-signing for verification of orders

Maximize the education and development of staff and self. This will be achieved by:

Assist in orientation of new staff

Conduct training(s) as needed (EpiPen, CPR) and identifying further training needs or opportunities for improvement

Assist in ongoing education programs for staff

Utilizing professional knowledge and skills to present for professional development

Promote, monitor and participate in all quality improvement activities

Identifying real or potential quality problems and possible solutions

Constructively responding to complaints that involve the nursing service

MINIMUM JOB
QUALIFICATIONS:

Current license as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts

Licensed or eligible for MDESE licensure as a Professional School Nurse with at least 3-5 years of experience in school nursing

AHA CPR instructor

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Team development and people management

Strong interpersonal communication

Clinical competence in the area of school nursing

Sound knowledge of computer-based programs and platforms utilized by the nursing department, ei: Microsoft, MySPS applications, SNAP

Ability to work as a member of a team

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 011103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O'Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.



Primary Location: School Health Services
Salary Range: Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type: FT - School Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Jeanne Clancy
Title: Senior Administrator of Nursing
Phone: 413-787-7100 Ext. 55615
Email: clancyj@springfieldpublicschools.com