Assistant Nursing Director - School Health

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Job Information

Title:

Assistant Nursing Director - School Health

Market Range:

HS20

Approved Date:

10/4/2022 3:49:53 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M2

Career Level Description:

Management Level 2

Job Code:

100926

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Health Services Administration

Primary Purpose

Oversees the school health program and provide direct supervision to the school health program managers. Ensures professional staff development, efficient budget management, relevant data collection and analysis, equitable and effective distribution of resources, review and revision of standards of practice, and compliance with regulations. Reviews and analyzes data related to community and school population trends to develop long and short range plans to enhance student health and educational success in alignment with WCHHS goals. Collaborates with internal and external partners including groups that are not traditionally health focused. Promotes continuous review and improvement.

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Establishes guiding principles for the school health program based on current nursing best practices and WCHHS priorities. Analyzes the health needs of the student population and collaboratively plan, implements, manages and evaluates the health services provided. Collaborates with other WCHHS programs to strengthen integrated service delivery for Wake County families.

1

30%

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Promotes and supports staff development. Supports and facilitates innovative projects initiated by staff that promote alignment with agency and county goals. Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor Trainer to integrate training resources and initiatives.

2

25%

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Develops and manages the school health program business plan, budget and quality assurance in collaboration with program managers. Ensures accurate data collection, analysis and production of program outcome and productivity reports to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) School Health Program and Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) senior management.

3

25%

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Collaborates and communicates with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) partners to ensure proper delivery of services in accordance to state and federal regulations and programs priorities. Participates in the annual review and revision of the Memorandum of Agreement with Wake County Public School Systems (WCPSS).

4

10%

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Represents the school health program and participate in State, County, WCHHS and WCPSS professional, management and operational business meetings. Gathers information, initiates collaborative communication and discusses issues with program managers and staff regularly.

5

10%

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

*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:

M2

Career Level Description:

Management Level 2

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Fully accountable for implementing operational plans for a Work Group with measurable contribution on Division results.

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May have budget accountability.

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

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Supports and utilizes the innovations of others to improve on solutions, approaches and technologies.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group, and may communicate with other parties within the Division.

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Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures.

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Manages professionals. 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 reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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Four years of nursing experience in a related field

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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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Master's Degree

Nursing

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2 Years

 Public Health Nurse experience

And

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5 Years

 School Nurse supervisor experience

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Knowledge of school nursing best practices and professional standards.

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Ability to direct, lead and motivate staff. Advanced management skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to nurse managers, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor.

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Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocations, and coordination of people and resources.

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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and with community partners with tact and diplomacy.

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Exceptional critical thinking ability and problem-solving skills. Ability to consider alternative solutions and the potential impact of actions.

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Ability to design strategies and successfully implement comprehensive changes to service delivery models, policies, and practices to meet changing needs of clients and agency priorities.

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Ability to develop written documents and reports and present information adjusting communication style as appropriate for the intended audience.

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Knowledge of regulations, polices and contractual obligations applicable to school nursing including the NC Boards of Education, Nursing and Pharmacy, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), NC Public Health law, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Wake County Board of Education.

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

Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations

Enforces governmental laws, rules, and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective, and reasonable.

Quality Assurance

Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds organizational standards. May audit the work of others to ensure quality standards are met.

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.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Human Resource Management

Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering performance management, training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.

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 the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

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