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North Central ESD Nursing Corps & Health Services Director in Wenatchee, Washington
General Description:
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff and students as the Nursing Corps & Health Services Director, for 29 School Districts within our NCESD 171 region. This position is based in Wenatchee, Washington. The Nursing Corps & Health Director collaborates with OSPI Health Services Program Supervisor and NCESD Administrators in the coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the School Nurse Corps (SNC) Program.
This position has two areas of emphasis:
- Program management of School Nurse Corps direct service, health education, and training for school staff in identified districts.
- Consultation, technical assistance and support for health services within the NCESD school districts.
The Nursing Corps & Health Director conducts district and school needs assessments; assists districts in recruitment, retention, and mentoring of school nurses; policies and procedures, development, and review, to ensure the safety and health of students. The Director guides compliance with health and education statute and regulations; facilitates professional development for school nurses and collaboration with other student support school staff.
Qualifications:
*Required: *
- Valid WA State RN license or MultiState License of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Educational Staff Associate certificate in School Nursing (or willingness to obtain ESA).
- Five years of nursing experience (two years in school nursing preferred).
- Valid Washington Driver's License and willingness to travel.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of current health issues affecting rural/urban communities.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, and formulate information and data.
- Ability to review laws and regulations and stay abreast of current regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Familiarity with health information software programs, and proficiency with MS Office software.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, objectivity, and confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to flex work hours to accommodate job responsibilities.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Public Health, Public Administration, or job-related field.