Director of Health Services

Job Title: Director of Health ServicesStatus: Full-Time/ExemptReports to: Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs and Campus Life/Dean of Faculty Job Summary:The Director of Health Services will be a dedicated and skilled medical provider committed toproviding care to pre-adolescent and adolescent girls, centering the student in partnership with thefamily and campus support structures. They must have the ability to prioritize student care, ensurecomprehensive primary healthcare for students, and foster effective communication withcommunity members, parents, physicians, and healthcare professionals. The Director will supervisenursing staff, provide hands-on treatment, and develop health programs that promote the well-beingof all students. The Director must be comfortable integrating new technology and culturally relevantand responsive frameworks into healthcare. Key Responsibilities Policy Development & Compliance: Create, maintain, and update school healthpolicies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state regulations and managing the bi-annual state inspection process. Work directly with the DPH and FVHD for the inspections. Staff Management: Oversee all aspects of nursing staff management, includingrecruitment, scheduling, training, and maintenance of confidential records. On-Call Support: Be available by phone during on-call hours for administrativequestions and provide nursing coverage as needed, inclusive of overnight coverage whennecessary. Health and Safety Management: Ensure proper distribution of student medication aswell as proper disposal of expired medications and medical waste, following OSHAguidelines, and maintaining sanitation protocols. Inventory Management: Manage health center equipment and medical supplies,including ordering as necessary. Record Keeping: Collect and manage student health records using Blackbaud andMagnusHealth software, ensuring compliance with state immunization regulations. Ensureconfidentiality and appropriate discretion when managing medical information. Healthcare Coordination: Coordinate care with outside pharmacies, physicians, andhealth centers, and assist in arranging transportation for outside medical appointments. Health Education: Lead health education initiatives, including the Women’s Healthcourse, and provide CPR/AED/First Aid training as needed by the community. Whilemaintaining an instructor certification. Program Management: Ensure the health center is current with trends around thehealth and well-being of students with a proactive approach to wellness and physical health. Team Collaboration: Work closely with all members of the community and specificallythe student life staff to address student psychosocial issues, the athletic staff to ensureresponsive care for student athletes, the counseling staff and academic support staff. Thisposition will also serve on the Crisis Management Team and Wellness Team. Budget Management: Oversee the health center budget and communicate with thebusiness office regarding health insurance for international students. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education & Licensure: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; CT Licensed Nursewith a minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience. Certifications: Current instructor certification in American Red Cross Adult and ChildCPR, First Aid, and AED; National School Nurse Certification is a plus;Emergency/Pediatric Nursing background is a plus. Skills: Strong clinical judgment and excellent assessment skills. Ability to effectively supervise a team and provide outstanding support to parentsand students. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing studenthealth needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ethel Walker School