Manager of Health Services

Exemption Status: Exempt/Salary (full-time; 32 hours per week)Key Responsibilities:Practice and Assessments

• Responsible for coordinating health screenings in the LUMIN schools, including but not limited to vision, hearing, and dental screenings.
• Consult with parents, students, and teachers to offer referrals, resources, and education opportunities as needed.
• Provide school administrative team members with medical training and advice to care for their students with medical needs.
• Review, update, and help implement policies and procedures in regards to school health.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the health record system.
• Direct nursing practice pertaining to student health needs.
• Maintain and administer medication policy and medication dispensing.
• Collaborate and assist University nursing staff and students when requested.
• Serve as the network point person for outside partnerships such as dental screenings, hearing screenings, nursing students, flu vaccine clinics, medical advisor, etc.
• Serve as a champion for developing partnerships that enhance the health and wellbeing of our students.
  
  

Training/In-service

• Lead the development and delivery of inservice training to ensure staff understand required health protocols for compliance as well as bestpractice recommendations based on the needs of our student population.
• Provide consultation and support to teachers and families regarding student health concerns.
• Conduct staff development sessions on healthrelated topics that impact student learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate closely with the MTSS team to ensure students, families, and staff have access to the resources and support they need.
  
  

Experience and Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to a Christianbased philosophy and principles, and the ability to extend these values to students, families, and staff.
• BSN and current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of personal vehicle insurance at an acceptable level.
• Proficiency with personal computers, electronic health records, and related health systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with a diverse population of children, youth, and adults.
• Proven ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Experience working in an urban school environment, including an understanding of the challenges faced by atrisk youth.
• Strong understanding of child and school health issues, with the ability to lead efforts that support student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary problemsolving.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple settings and environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to Christcentered interventions, with a personal belief in God’s ability to transform lives.
• Attend weekly staff devotions and occasional school events.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Work is performed primarily in a school environment.
• Ability to travel between school sites.
• Must demonstrate the capacity to assess situations, deescalate effectively, and follow through appropriately in highstress or urgent circumstances.
  
  

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of someone in this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.