BARNWELL COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 

District Position Description

 

Position Title:   Grant Position Administrative Support - Nursing Services

Department:     Special Services

Reports To:       Director of Special Services

FLSA Status:     Non-Exempt

 

THIS IS A GRANT POSITION ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Hired staff may perform administrative support tasks such as planning, materials management, and record keeping that will allow school nurses to get caught up with all required screenings, vaccination standards, testing programs and other nursing duties. Hired personnel will not engage in direct patient care service activities. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assess opportunities to increase efficiency and impact of the nursing program which may include establishing processes, improving systems, creating visual materials, optimizing supply management, streamlining communication, etc. 
• Assess current Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and other technology in use, making recommendations based on research to acquire additional software, programs, or technology that will increase efficiency, or that will make full use of the current technology to maximize impact. 
• Assist with mass screening and referral procedures, planning, execution, and follow-up, developing tools for future use as applicable. 
• Review vaccine documentation and assist students and families without valid SC immunization certificates to obtain missing vaccines or allowed exemptions; update school EHR if applicable. 
• Submit progress report documenting activities and time record of the hiree, successes of the program, and challenges encountered to DHEC Contract Monitor monthly or as often as required to support grant reporting. 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Hold at least an Certification Medical Assistant preferably a licensed LPN or Registered Nurse or any combination with at least three years of successful experience.  

 

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge in the development, planning, organization, implementation and management of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements.  Knowledge of the standards, regulations, and laws relating to educational activities. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to the school. Has the ability to plan, organize, and plan daily assignments and tasks. Has considerable knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of the district.

 

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communications and interpersonal skills.  Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school and District staff.  Ability to use and effectively apply independent judgment and discretion and given broad autonomy in planning professional development for teachers.  Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.  Ability to plan, prepare and monitor instruction from planned professional development.  Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and other information.  Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with school and District employees, immediate supervisor and students.  Ability to create electronic reports and presentations, use the internet efficiently, communicate electronically via e-mail, and manage electronic data and files in an organized manner. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, etc.

 

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.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

School environment with some limited exposure to environmental conditions.  Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students.  Physical demands are restricted to school activities requiring the movement/lifting items weighing up to ten pounds.  Occasional local travel required; occasional overnight travel required.

  

 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 

 The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year.  Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

 

 

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

 

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.