Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Health and Med Services
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00
Academic Year: 23-24
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Health and Medical Services is responsible for overseeing and managing the health and medical programs in Houston ISD. This role involves developing and implementing strategic initiatives to ensure the highest standards of healthcare services, promoting employee well-being, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and policies. The Director of Health and Medical collaborates with various stakeholders, including district officials, campus administrators, healthcare professionals, and human resources, to optimize health and medical services for employees and enhance overall organizational health.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive Health and Medical strategy aligned with the goals of Houston ISD. Identify and prioritize Health and Medical needs and devise initiatives to address them effectively. Monitor industry trends and advancements in healthcare to incorporate relevant innovations into Houston ISD's Health and Medical programs.
• Program Management: Oversee all health and medical programs and initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and execution. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement health promotion campaigns and wellness programs.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, laws, and industry standards. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to health and medical services, ensuring adherence to best practices and legal requirements. Mitigate risks associated with health and medical issues by implementing preventive measures and emergency response protocols.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Employee Health and Well-being: Assess the health needs of employees and develop strategies to promote their well-being. Collaborate with campus leaders and nurses to provide necessary medical services, including vaccinations, screenings, and medical consultations. Provide guidance and support for employees dealing with health-related concerns, including workplace accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work plans.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Provide leadership to the health and medical team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other external partners to ensure high-quality services and cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with human resources to integrate health and medical programs with other employee benefits and initiatives.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years working as a campus-based school nurse.
At least 3 years of director level nursing experience
*Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experience that indicates potential for success in this role.
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Texas or a Compact State
Current BLS Certification
Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
Google Office Suite
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.