Director of Health Services (3282)

Job Location: Bethel, ME 04217 The Director of Health Services at Gould Academy leads and manages a team of health staff, including Nurses, a School Counselor, an Athletic Trainer, and a Student Health Services Coordinator. The Director oversees the smooth operation of Health Services, ensures that the delivery of care meets high standards, supports summer camp coverage, and acts as a liaison to the wider school community. Additionally, the Director serves as a Professional School Nurse, providing direct care as well as being part of the evening and weekend on-call rotations. The Director promotes a strong student-centered approach that exemplifies a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic environment. This involves fostering resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging. Pay Range Full-Time 12-month: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and campus housing. Essential Qualities of Employment Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset Ethical and Responsible Decision Making Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results Does this position supervise other employees: Yes, the Student Health Services Coordinator, Professional Nurses, School Counselor, and Athletic Trainer. Relationships All Gould Employees and Affiliates. Serves as the contact person for independent and contracted providers. Works closely with faculty and staff members who work directly with students. Works closely with parents to support student health needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Director of Health Services Policy Development/ Practices and Coordination Develop, maintain, and revise school health policies in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School. Establish and continually evaluate procedures and standing orders for the Health Services department. Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Student Health Services at Gould Academy. Manage the Health Services budget. Medication Administration and Record Keeping Safely implement the school medication policy and procedure, including oversight for medication administration by Nurses as well as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. Maintain a relationship with a partner pharmacy to provide safe medication packaging and administration for students. Track refill needs and coordinate prescription medication being packed out for on- and off-campus use. Prepare necessary health records, first aid kits, and medications for off-campus trips and activities. Track student immunization status and TB screening for compliance with State of Maine and Gould Academy requirements. Serve as the point person for the ImPACT compliance portal. Responsible for coordinating the delivery and receipt of required student health forms from guardians and medical providers. This includes ensuring compliance for up-to-date physicals, medication order forms, medical action plans, and other school forms. Oversees and troubleshoots the EMR for all health staff use. Crisis Management Take a leadership role in crisis situations involving a student's health and well-being. This includes mental health, accidents and injuries, acute illnesses, substance use/abuse, etc. Serve as a member of Gould’s Crisis Management Team and Safety Committee. Staff Management Ensure scheduling of regular staff meetings with appropriate individual staff follow-up as needed. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the Health Services team, ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained by all staff while also being aligned with Gould’s mission and values. Create and implement a monthly nursing coverage schedule. Participate or delegate attendance in Student Support and Community and Residential Life meetings. Programming Plan and coordinate annual flu clinic for students and the wider Gould community each Fall. Take a leadership role in planning and coordinating health care, emergency response, and medication for student travel. This includes international and domestic travel, camping expeditions, and co-curricular/athletic/weekend trips. Prepare for the opening of school to ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and medication management is ready for student arrival. Train non-medical staff on medication administration. Oversee campus safety as it relates to health, including the dissemination and maintenance of AEDs, Epi-pens, and first-aid kits. Direct Care Serve as a clinical nurse within the nursing rotation, providing direct care to students who are injured or ill, to include evening and weekend coverage. Pack medication for distribution, ensuring that there is an adequate supply of all prescription and OTC medication. Coordinate off-campus appointments with specialists as needed. Provide case management for acute care and chronic illness. Consultation and External Relations Serve as a liaison and consultant to outside departments within Gould (Admissions, Academic Skills Program, Academics, Athletics, Community Life, Dorm Heads, etc) for health and safety-related protocols and concerns. Act as the point person/liaison to outside health care resources (Bethel Family Health Center, outside providers, therapists, and psychiatrists). Manage contracts and/or relationships with these outside resources/providers. Support the Admission Office by reviewing prospective student files and conducting conversations with outside health professionals as needed during the admission process. Manage student medical leaves and communicate needed information to key stakeholders. Summer Camps Medical Management Support summer camp medical form review, medication intake and administration processes. Provide summer camp nursing support. Staff Development and Recruitment Mentor and train Health Services staff to help them reach their highest potential and enhance a culture of accountability and professionalism. Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback and support for staff professional growth. Provide support to faculty, when necessary, to address areas of improvement and promote professional development. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to hire and recruit personnel, ensuring that health service staffing needs are met. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health, or similar health care certifications Experience Three years’ experience in healthcare administration or leadership, preferred. Experience working directly with adolescents is preferred. Skills Exceptional written and verbal skills. High level of comfort in clinical care, with expertise in triage. Well-developed critical thinking skills. Strong professional interpersonal communication. Excellent boundaries and an ability to delegate tasks. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize workload Certifications Current certification in CPR & BLS Current Maine RN licensure #J-18808-Ljbffr Gould Academy