Essential Responsibilities:
● Supervise and evaluate licensed nurses and health office staff using district identified processes and procedures. ● Provide leadership and facilitate staff development in best practices related to school health services. ● Partner with building administrators and special services administrators. ● Communicate with the Director of Special Services in planning program and staff development activities, budget development and management, individual student and personnel issues, and ongoing best practices in health services related to the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act. ● Provide health related consultation and recommendations in the planning and development of student health needs ● Participate in recruitment and hiring of staff including licensed nurses and health services paraprofessionals. ● Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing and supervising a quality health services program within the policies, philosophy and goals of Eden Prairie Schools during the regular school year and extended school year (ESY). ● Collaborate on the develop, implement, and evaluate school health services policies and procedures to support student learning and the delivery of care to students and the practice of nursing ● Oversee implementation of technology systems and web-based systems that support health services work and protect student data. ● Participate in data processing and information management activities related to required state reporting and billing. ● Coordinate third party reimbursement systems for all special education, health services, and related services for all students including reporting, training, and certification needs. ● Collaborate as a member of the district’s wellness team and emergency management work. ● Project future needs and participate in planning activities related to changes in school district enrollment, making recommendations for staff, facilities, interagency agreements, and staffing to meet ever-changing needs during regular and extended school year. ● Foster relationships with state, county and local agencies and organizations to act as a liaison between the school and the partners that support health services ● Participate in statewide and regional planning and informational meetings for public health and educational nursing services. ● Maintain current knowledge regarding state and federal laws, rules, regulations and best practices within health services. ● Coordinate the guidelines and procedures for all required school personnel health and safety training . ● Coordinate screening programs, immunization efforts and district flu clinics.