Director of Health Services

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Health Services

Status : Full-Time/Exempt
Reports 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 to providing care to pre-adolescent and adolescent girls, centering the student in partnership with the family and campus support structures. They must have the ability to prioritize student care, ensure comprehensive primary healthcare for students, and foster effective communication with community members, parents, physicians, and healthcare professionals. The Director will supervise nursing staff, provide hands-on treatment, and develop health programs that promote the well-being of all students. The Director must be comfortable integrating new technology and culturally relevant and responsive frameworks into healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Compliance : Create, maintain, and update school health policies 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, including recruitment, scheduling, training, and maintenance of confidential records.
• On-Call Support : Be available by phone during on-call hours for administrative questions and provide nursing coverage as needed, inclusive of overnight coverage when necessary.
• Health and Safety Managemen t: Ensure proper distribution of student medication as well as proper disposal of expired medications and medical waste, following OSHA guidelines, 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 and MagnusHealth software, ensuring compliance with state immunization regulations. Ensure confidentiality and appropriate discretion when managing medical information.
• Healthcare Coordination : Coordinate care with outside pharmacies, physicians, and health centers, and assist in arranging transportation for outside medical appointments.
• Health Education : Lead health education initiatives, including the Women’s Health course, and provide CPR/AED/First Aid training as needed by the community. While maintaining an instructor certification.
• Program Management : Ensure the health center is current with trends around the health 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 specifically the student life staff to address student psychosocial issues, the athletic staff to ensure responsive care for student athletes, the counseling staff and academic support staff. This position will also serve on the Crisis Management Team and Wellness Team.
• Budget Management : Oversee the health center budget and communicate with the business office regarding health insurance for international students.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure : Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; CT Licensed Nurse with a minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience.
• Certifications : Current instructor certification in American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR, 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 parents and students.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing student health needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Ethel Walker School is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three (3) professional references in  one (1)document