Nurse Supervisor - School Health

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Job Information

Title:

Nurse Supervisor - School Health

Market Range:

HS19

Approved Date:

4/12/2021 9:08:30 PM

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

Job Code:

100551

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Nursing

Primary Purpose

Promotes and ensures the quality and safety of nursing services provided to students and families in Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS).  Provides leadership and direct supervision of school nurses and paraprofessional(s) as assigned. Assists with Emergency Shelter staffing and community events related to public health outbreaks or concern.

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Provides leadership, guidance and direct supervision for the school health nursing staff. Ensures adherence to policy, procedures, protocols and all work expectations. Provides consultation, coordination, in-service training, program development and evaluation services to school health staff.

1

60%

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Delivers direct school health services to schools as assigned. Applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for client care.

2

15%

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Participates in program management functions as assigned by the Program Manager related to program planning, implementation, hiring and orientation of new staff.

3

15%

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Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement. Participates in collaborative program development and program evaluation services

4

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

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Ensures own knowledge and understanding of the state and county regulations governing nursing practice and relevant specialty areas. Obtains required continuing professional education and maintains required current licensure and certifications.

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Participates in public health accreditation benchmark monitoring and completion and in quality improvement activities.

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Additional duties as assigned to meet work area goals, Wake County and Human Services goals.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M1

Career Level Description:

Management Level 1

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Plans and establishes operational objectives for a team of support employees within a Work Group.

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Typically does not have budget accountability but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff).

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Responsible for making basic improvements to processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group or team.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group.

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Explains policies, practices, and procedures and may justify and gain cooperation of other parties.

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Supervises support roles. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

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Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced experience.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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Two years of experience as a nurse

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North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse

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CPR

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AED

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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3 Years

School Nurse or Public Health Nurse experience

Or

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2 Years

Nurse supervisor experience

Or

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National Certification School Nurse

Within 2 Years

And

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Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of management and with team.

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Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations, to lead by actions as well as words, to build consensus and to build high functioning team.

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Strong leadership skills. Ability to monitor and assess the performance of self, other individuals, and work processes to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Strong nursing process skills and the ability to document assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills

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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Ability to plan and organize workload and multiple priorities daily. Demonstrates high degree of adaptability in the workplace

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Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and all unlicensed assistive personnel

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Knowledge of Information technology

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The 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

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate and explain a variety of information

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X