School Nurse Team Leader
School Nurse Team Leader
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Sr. Nurse Administrator
SALARY: $ 1500.00 stipend position
SCHEDULE:To be arranged with the Nursing Administration in accordance with contract requirements. This is a stipend position for work done during and outside of the scheduled workday.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
A qualified school nurse that is responsible for leading and supporting an assigned team of school nurses. This role involves providing effective guidance fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring high standards of care within the nursing department. The team leader will oversee extended day operations manage team performance and serve as the primary point of contact for team members. Strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of the school nurses role are essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proactive leadership promote positive team dynamics and set a professional example to inspire and engage others in achieving departmental goals.
DUTIES:
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
- Set clear team goals aligning with department and district goals.
- Set deadlines and follow-up for monitoring health office data and nursing goals for team.
- Implement the operations of extended day team meetings. Extended day meetings held per contract.
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings as arranged by nurse administration before or after scheduled workday.
- Monitor team performance goals tasks and provide monthly reporting on metrics for the team.
- Motivate team members.
- Discover training needs and provide coaching. Suggest and organize activities to meet the teams educational needs goals projects and initiatives.
- Listen to team members feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
- Recognize the high performance of team members.
- Encourage creativity.
- Communicate any issues to nursing administration.
- Support the orientation of newly hired nurses through peer training and mentoring.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- DESE licensed school nurse. Initial accepted professional preferred
- Proficient in computer applications with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Decision-making skills
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
Employment Type
Full Time
