Health Center Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications EMT certification, Paramedic certification, or nursing degree Valid nursing license or EMT/Paramedic certification At least two years of applicable experience Previous experience with children preferred Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains student health records, ensures all components of the school health entrance requirements, including immunizations, are complete and up to date, and keeps emergency information up to date. Develops a plan of care for students with chronic health care conditions; Communicates, in compliance with medical privacy regulations, with school staff regarding health problems of students that may affect their learning and behavior in school. Administers medication to students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file. Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications, including controlled substances, as required. Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the Student Information System. Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid. Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until a parent or guardian arrives. Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses with input from physicians, the healthdepartment and district guidelines as appropriate; follows health department directives regarding management of such illnesses when applicable. Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to the school counselor, child protective services, school administrator or health department officials. Provide information to physicians and/or psychologists as needed. May train/supervise unlicensed personnel to provide necessary health care. Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information and obtains written consent of parent/guardian to share information. Serves as a member of the school crisis team. Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs. Performs other duties as assigned by and in support of the Head of School. This position will require a background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For details visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Country Day School is a private school for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. JCDS prepares students for a healthy and productive lifetime of intellectual exploration, character development, and social responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacksonville Country Day School