Pandemic Manager (School Nurse) PC 2491 for the 2021-2022 School Year
- Employer
- Manassas City Public Schools
- Location
- Manassas, VA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2021
- Ref
- 1685
- Job Category
- Administrator, Supervisor / Manager, Support Staff, School Nurse
Important Information: This position is only for a 2 years period. Once the 2 years are completed, the positon will be eliminated.
Position Title: Pandemic Manager (School Nurse)
Pay Grade: Instructional Period of Employment: 10 months
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervised by and/or Reports to: Supervisor of Nursing
General Responsibilities: Monitors and manages COVID case data in schools and departments in concert with the local health district. Position will transition to a School Nurse as COVID activity (transmission rates / need for surveillance) declines.
Essential Duties:
(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)
Primary Duties:
Secondary Duties:
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requisite Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.
Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.
This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.
Position Title: Pandemic Manager (School Nurse)
Pay Grade: Instructional Period of Employment: 10 months
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervised by and/or Reports to: Supervisor of Nursing
General Responsibilities: Monitors and manages COVID case data in schools and departments in concert with the local health district. Position will transition to a School Nurse as COVID activity (transmission rates / need for surveillance) declines.
Essential Duties:
(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)
Primary Duties:
- Monitors and manages COVID case data in schools in concert with the local health district.
- Works closely with students, staff, administration, MCPS central office and the Prince William Health District.
- Accesses and uses student information system data to assist health department staff with contract tracing/case investigation-identifying close contacts and reporting to the health department.
- Uses applicable technology to collect, maintain, analyze and report data related to management of potential exposures.
- May assist with collection and/or coordination of COVID testing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties:
- Practices as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Virginia Board of Nursing, Manassas City Public Schools School Board Policies and Regulations, and the scope and standards of school nursing practice.
- Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Health Services program goals, objectives, and procedures in collaboration with school personnel and community resources.
- Participates in planning interventions or accommodations for students that address health-related barriers to accessing the learning environment.
- Participates in identifying and reporting environmental health and safety hazards (current and potential) for students and staff.
- Maintains accurate records and reviews statistical information regarding the health status and trends of individual students, utilization of Health Services, and the school community.
- Communicates students' health needs or concerns to parents and staff as appropriate.
- Participates on the Child Study team, assists in the identification of students to their parents and appropriate school staff.
- Maintains health office supplies and equipment in good working order as well as a system for meeting health care needs, whether ongoing or emergent.
- Administers medications, treatments, and procedures. Provides training to and monitoring of staff designated by the principal to assist with health services.
- Assists and provides support to students and parents in identifying and utilizing available and appropriate community health resources.
- Ensures compliance with state health requirements for school attendance, which may include monitoring immunization status, performing health assessments/screenings, providing case management, and implementing interventions to control the spread of communicable disease.
- Provides health counseling and education to students to assist them in developing self-care skills and decision-making regarding their health needs and behaviors.
- Promotes the health, safety, and optimal well-being of students and staff and provides In-service education opportunities for staff on health-related issues.
- Collaborates with community agencies, health professionals, and school staff to identify the health needs, current and potential, of children and youth to facilitate school and community planning and intervention.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development including participation in school-related programs.
- Performs other such tasks and duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Serve as a role model
Requisite Education and Experience:
- Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- School Health/Public Health experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid license, in good standing, to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Must maintain current certification in CPR with AED and First Aid, from a recognized providers, with eligibility to obtain instructor certification.
Physical Requirements:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.
Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.
This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.
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