Director of Health and Safety

The Director of Health and Safety is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing comprehensive health safety and wellness programs that support a safe nurturing and Christ-centered learning environment for students faculty staff and visitors. This role combines leadership in school-wide health and safety practices with direct clinical oversight and nursing services. The Director serves as the schools primary medical and health authority and ensures compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulations.

The Director of Health and Safety must be a Certified School Nurse licensed and in good standing in the state in which the school operates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Services & Nursing Leadership

• Serve as the schools lead medical professional providing oversight of all student and employee health services.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed including assessment first aid medication administration and emergency response.
• Develop and maintain individual healthcare plans (IHPs) and emergency action plans (EAPs) for students with medical needs.
• Manage communicable disease prevention monitoring and response protocols.
• Oversee immunization records and health documentation in compliance with state regulations.
• Collaborates with the Director of Operations for the preparation and management of the Health Services department budget
• Assists with screening candidates for available school nurse positions works with HR in the employment process and provides orientation for new and/or substitute nursing employees.
• Responsible for formal evaluations of school nurses
• Provides health and safety oversight for all school trips
• Provides health and safety oversight for DCCS Summer Programs including staffing of health room
  
• Serves as health room RN 2-3 days a week

Safety Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness

• Develop implement and regularly update school-wide safety policies and procedures.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning including drills crisis response lockdowns and reunification protocols.
• Serve as a key member of the schools crisis management and threat assessment teams.
• Conduct regular safety audits of campus facilities playgrounds athletic areas and transportation procedures.
• Coordinate with local emergency responders public health departments and medical providers.
• Maintain accurate health incident and safety records.

• Develops and updates written guidelines forms policies and procedures for specific aspect of school nursing services (ie physicians standing orders routine treatments school and parent handbooks DCCS school nurse manual)
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise health office staff and coordinate services across divisions (PK212).
• Collaborate with administrators counselors athletic staff and teachers to support student well-being. Serves on committees and task forces as needed
• Arranges and conducts regular nurse meetings to share information and concerns coordinates meeting among other agencies and personnel as needed
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding health concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
• Liaison between school and local health department
• Leads Crisis Care Team in collaboration with division counselors

Faith Integration

• Support and uphold the schools Christian mission values and statement of faith.
• Model Christ-centered compassion professionalism and ethical conduct in all interactions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified School Nurse (CSN) credential as recognized by the state.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Bachelors degree in Nursing required
• Experience as a school nurse or in pediatric/community health; leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development school health regulations and emergency response best practices.
• Successful completion of all background checks and child safety clearances
• CPR/AED/First Aid for Healthcare workers certified
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students families and staff.
• High level of confidentiality integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to collaboration within a faith-based educational community.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheets
  
  

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies across campus.
• Ability to lift and assist students as needed.
• Work primarily in a school health office and across indoor and outdoor campus settings.

Statement of Faith

Required Experience:

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