Position Description: Verde Valley School seeks a Director of Health Services to manage the comprehensive health services operations at our boarding and day school serving adolescents in 9th - 12th grade.  This position comes with housing on campus as part of the compensation package.  

In addition to the below responsibilities, the ideal candidate:

• Understands and appreciates the unique mental and physical health needs of adolescents;
• Communicates effectively, proactively and compassionately with all stakeholders;
• Is a creative and collaborative problem-solver and a systems-thinker;
• Has a growth mindset, strong boundaries, and the ability to strike an effective balance between empathy and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services, works with faculty, staff, parents, and students to implement health policies and procedures consistent with evidence-based practice.
• Manages student health records and communicates pertinent information to families and appropriate staff members while respecting student privacy and adhering to HIPAA/FERPA standards.
• Provides care, coordination, and follow up for student health concerns while on campus:

• Provides a walk-in clinic during school hours for first aid, medication administration, and referral of mental health needs to the Director of Student Support Services/Dean of Students/Head of School.
• Manages attendance of illness-related absences.
• Responds appropriately to mental health crisis situations in collaboration with the Director of Student Support Services/Dean of Students/Head of School.
• Manages all campus medication ordering, administration, and documentation, including PRN medication and first aid supplies.
• Inventories and organizes medications in the Health Center and medication lock boxes in order for Administrators on Duty and assigned staff to access after hours.
• Reviews and manages all medication distribution records in the online Reach platform.
• Communicates with parents, prescribers, and pharmacies to ensure intended care and timely refills of student medications.
• Follows up with staff regarding student medication and/or documentation concerns. 
• Provides coordination, transportation and parent communication for off-campus health needs and services. 
• Provides annual orientation and staff development on health related topics:
• Educates staff on safe medication administration practices and documentation expectations.
• Assists in coordinating wilderness medicine certifications.
• Obtains a CPR instructor certification to teach and certify staff members in need.
• Coordinates health and wellness education and curriculum as requested by the Director of Student Support Services.
• Administers, collects, and reports the results of student urine drug screens to the Director of Student Support Services.
• Manages student immunization records and ensures all students are compliant with state law requirements.
• Submits insurance claims for international student health insurance policies and ensures proper coverage is given on all related medical bills.
• Assembles, updates, and administers first aid kits for dorms, main office, field trips, and sports. 
• Manages the AED machines and supplies ensuring all items are organized, up-to-date, and functional.
• Communicates with the Director of Student Support Services, Dean of Students, and  Administrators on Duty regarding after school and weekend health needs. 
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of School and/or Dean of Students /Director of Student Support Services.
• After hours expectations:
  • Student health records — organization of information and communication to parents regarding health concerns and health packet or immunization deficiencies. 
  • Procurement of health center and program medical supplies.
  • Coordination with the Director of Student Support Services/Dean of Students to prepare health orientation for annual staff and student RA orientations (per orientation schedule).
  • Assistance with wilderness medicine certification courses.
• Available after school and weekends for phone consultation by Administrators on Duty (exceptions made for illness or vacation). 
• Available after school hours and on weekends when reasonable to address emergency student needs.
• Additional weekends required for orientation and mandatory school events.
• Summer hours are variable but necessary to prepare for the upcoming school year:

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nursing License.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Previous experience working with high school children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must enjoy working with adolescents.