HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
POSITION TITLE: Health Services Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
POSITION SUMMARY: The Health Services Coordinator provides leadership in the development and maintenance of the district student health services program and oversees health services employees.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
• Oversee and organize the gathering of health information during Early Childhood Screenings.
• Oversee district standards of practice for health service delivery.
• Direct care- filling in health offices as needed.
• Assist and conduct health related sections of special education evaluations.
• Coordinate health services in collaboration with Kids Club Coordinator and before and after school programs.
• Oversee and coordinate pandemic planning and coordination.
• Attend Minnesota Department of Health phone calls/webinars.
• Attend Greater Metro and Northeast Metro Area Nurse meetings.
• Facilitate updates and maintenance of the district health services webpage.
• Develop and maintain Licensed School Nurse (LSN) Resource Manual.
• Serve as a liaison between health services and district administration.
• Attend Anoka County quarterly meetings related to health services.
• Lead recruiting and hiring of health office staff.
• Coordinate and provide training/onboarding of new health office staff.
• Attend Child Study/SAT meetings as needed.
• Supervision of all Licensed School Nurses (LSN), Licensed Care Specialists and Health Office Aides.
• Coordinate hearing and vision screening.
• Provide 504 coordination and ongoing training and support for building 504 coordinators.
• Provide AED and EpiPen management in collaboration with Director of Building and Grounds.
• Oversee and provide staff development related to health services across the district.
• Support Third Party Billing district wide.
• First Aid and CPR training organization.
• Reduce the spread of communicable diseases by collecting student immunization data according to
State mandates.
• Monitor and document communicable diseases in cooperation with the Licensed School Nurses and
District administration.
• Oversight of electronic health records.
• Implement procedures that must be in place such as medication administration, blood glucose
monitoring, and complex medical procedures.
• Lead district Wellness Committee
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing or Health
Education, desired
• Minnesota Public Health Nurse certification and Licensed School Nurse
• Two years of professional experience in a related area required. Five years of professional experience
in related area, desired.
• Supervisory experience of health care employees, desired
• Knowledge of and expertise in federal and state laws in student health services
• Knowledge of and expertise in trends in the provision of student health services
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and leadership skills
• Current certification in Basic First Aid and Safety
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Knowledge and experience with school nursing
• Knowledge and understanding of working with a diverse population of students (disability, culture,
gender)
• Ability to work within the scope of practice of the position
• Prompt regular and reliable attendance
• Demonstrate proficiency with electronic charting systems and use of technology
WORK ENVIRONMENT/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Working Conditions: Must be willing and able to work in the following conditions: busy, noisy, with
consistent interruptions.
B. Physicals Demands: The employee will need the ability to perform the following actions continuously:
sitting, walking, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing. The employee will perform the following actions
occasionally: lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, reaching, running, stooping, standing, bending, crouching,
walking. The employee must be willing and able to clean up bodily fluids in accordance with safety
procedures. The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average employee.
C. Work Hours and Schedules:
1. Work hours are primarily daytime hours with some evenings for meetings and/or conferences.
2. 12-month position.
WAGES: Salary range $85,000-$90,000 based on experience and qualifications. This is an individual
contract and will have competitive health insurance, vacation, and other benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: External Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Applications accepted until May 13, 2022.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District 12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014