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Job Description
School Nursing Director - Elementary & Secondary Education - Missouri Schools for the Severely
Salary: $64,392
Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.
Location: Jefferson City, Sedalia, Springfield, St. Peter’s
Position directs the health care services provided in 28 Schools for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) and aligns policies and procedures for all state operated programs (SOP).
What you’ll do:- Leadership role in planning the essential elements of the school health program for SOPs.
- Keep current, interpret and disseminate relevant information related to health care trends and school nursing practice.
- Assist with planning professional development activities for health care staff.
- Monitor Comprehensive School Health Plans and special health care procedures for students.
- Supervise the training of SOPs’ staff in administering medications, special health care procedures, CPR and First Aid.
- Coordinate training for nursing staff to obtain and maintain instructor certifications in CPR and First Aid.
- Promote the development of cooperative working relationships between the schools and community organizations.
- Participate in appropriate staffings and IEP development conferences.
- Maintain knowledge of immunization requirements for Missouri; supervise the submission of required CD-31 immunization reports to Department of Health.
- Supervise the control of communicable diseases by conferring with school nurses and building administrators, interpreting regulations on exclusion and reporting diseases to the Department of Health according to state and local health regulations and school guidance.
All you need for success:
Graduation from an accredited college or university school of nursing.- Licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse (R.N.) in Missouri.
- Two years of experience in school nursing.
*The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.
(Other qualifications and experience which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education, meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at dese.mssdhr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov. To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. -
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