Akron Public Schools

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Summary:

The School Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the provision of school health services to the student population served. This position assists the Manager in the daily operations of the school district assigned in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating delivery of student care within the school building of the assigned district. The School Clinical Coordinator contributes to development and evaluation of the assigned nursing personnel. This position is also responsible for assisting and providing nursing care, utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership and direction regarding departmental goals and as directed by contract.
2. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability for themselves and the staff.
3. Maintains school clinic safety for staff and students.
4. Participates in performance improvement.
5. Participates in and supports staff recruitment and retention efforts.
6. Supports and assists with Human Resource Management including but not limited to coaching, development, and evaluation of nursing personnel.
7. Promotes a positive work environment and staff engagement.
8. Serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team.
9. Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered.
10. Communicates effectively with management, parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied personnel.
11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the students served.
12. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in a school setting preferred.

2. Experience in pediatric nursing preferred.

3. Experience working within in multidisciplinary team is preferred.

4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required,??or current enrollment in a BSN program with program completion required within 2 years of assuming position.??

2. Certification: BLS is required. Registered Nurse Licensure required.

3. Years of experience: Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare required. Minimum 1 year in a similar role preferred.

4. Years of experience supervising: None

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite

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