Lead Nurse Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Mooresville, NC (Job ID 29508)

Description

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Lead Nurse, you will serve as the statewide clinical expert and offer support and guidance to area Nurses. This role provides leadership, coordination, and support to school-based nurses to ensure high-quality, consistent, and compliant health care for all students. The Lead Nurse collaborates with state leadership to develop health-related policies, procedures, and training. The Lead Nurse also supports the instructional program by creating a climate of health and well-being in a school by addressing the health needs of the one designated school consistent with the goals set forth by CSUSA. while also serving as the Nurse for a specific school.

How You Will Impact Education

Leadership and oversight

• Provide clinical oversight to school nurses across the state.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of health services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership to address work related issues and/or concerns.
• Evaluate and standardize school nursing practices across all campuses.
• Maintains a complete, up-to-date health record system using available technology.
• Plans and conducts screenings, examinations, and health appraisals in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy.
• Monitors newly enrolled students in order to ensure that state law and district policy are implemented concerning health issues (i.e., immunization, medical records

Health Service Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain health policies, procedures, and protocols for the state.
• Assist statewide Nurses to develop, implement, and maintain health policies, procedures and protocols on their campus.
• Monitor communicable diseases and implement public health interventions as needed.
• Ensure that all student health records are accurate, secure, and up-to-date.
• Manage the district's medication administration and emergency care protocols.
• Facilitate trainings in the use of new medical equipment, AED usage and CPR for staff.
• Train statewide nurses on the use of the electronic management system.

Professional Development and Training

• Provide onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing training for school nurses.
• Organize statewide professional development related to student health and wellness.
• Serve as a resource and consultant to staff on health-related issues.
• Maintain all necessary state certifications.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Collaboration and Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for local and state health departments.
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and special education staff to support students with complex medical needs.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student health concerns and plans of care.
• Advises and counsels students, staff, and parents, as appropriate, concerning health issues.
• Makes referrals to school resources and/or community agencies as necessary.
• Serves as consultant and resource person in health instruction and curriculum planning.
• Provides input to the administration concerning the implementation of state law and the development of CSUSA policies and procedures related to health issues.
• Remain available in person or virtual to campus nurses.
• Create a schedule to visit nurses quarterly.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with state immunization laws and health screenings.
• Maintain records and submit required reports to state and federal agencies.
• Oversee documentation and reporting related to student accidents, health incidents, and mandated reporting requirements.

Emergency Care

• Provides first aid as needed.
• Assists emergency care givers as applicable.
• Maintains appropriate records as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Leadership and team-building ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to travel to other schools/ trainings.
• Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Computer Basics-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and accurately present the information.
• Ability to work and interact with individual at all level of the organization.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a school or pediatric setting
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (for travel between schools)

Preferred:

• School Nurse Certification (if required or offered by the state)
• Experience in supervision or staff leadership
• Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and public health regulations applicable to school settings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usually office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travels to multiple school sites as needed
• Must be able to respond quickly in medical emergencies
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects Required to sit and stand long periods of time.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.