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: 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: 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. 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.
