Director of Health Services (3282)

Job Location: Bethel, ME 04217

The Director of Health Services at Gould Academy leads and manages a team of health staff, including Nurses, a School Counselor, an Athletic Trainer, and a Student Health Services Coordinator. The Director oversees the smooth operation of Health Services, ensures that the delivery of care meets high standards, supports summer camp coverage, and acts as a liaison to the wider school community. Additionally, the Director serves as a Professional School Nurse, providing direct care as well as being part of the evening and weekend on-call rotations.

The Director promotes a strong student-centered approach that exemplifies a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic environment. This involves fostering resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.

Pay Range Full-Time 12-month: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and campus housing.

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Does this position supervise other employees: Yes, the Student Health Services Coordinator, Professional Nurses, School Counselor, and Athletic Trainer.

Relationships

• All Gould Employees and Affiliates.
• Serves as the contact person for independent and contracted providers.
• Works closely with faculty and staff members who work directly with students.
• Works closely with parents to support student health needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Director of Health Services

Policy Development/ Practices and Coordination

• Develop, maintain, and revise school health policies in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School.
• Establish and continually evaluate procedures and standing orders for the Health Services department.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Student Health Services at Gould Academy.
• Manage the Health Services budget.

Medication Administration and Record Keeping

• Safely implement the school medication policy and procedure, including oversight for medication administration by Nurses as well as Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Maintain a relationship with a partner pharmacy to provide safe medication packaging and administration for students. Track refill needs and coordinate prescription medication being packed out for on- and off-campus use.
• Prepare necessary health records, first aid kits, and medications for off-campus trips and activities.
• Track student immunization status and TB screening for compliance with State of Maine and Gould Academy requirements. Serve as the point person for the ImPACT compliance portal.
• Responsible for coordinating the delivery and receipt of required student health forms from guardians and medical providers. This includes ensuring compliance for up-to-date physicals, medication order forms, medical action plans, and other school forms.
• Oversees and troubleshoots the EMR for all health staff use.

Crisis Management

• Take a leadership role in crisis situations involving a student's health and well-being. This includes mental health, accidents and injuries, acute illnesses, substance use/abuse, etc.
• Serve as a member of Gould’s Crisis Management Team and Safety Committee.

Staff Management

• Ensure scheduling of regular staff meetings with appropriate individual staff follow-up as needed.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the Health Services team, ensuring that a high standard of care is maintained by all staff while also being aligned with Gould’s mission and values.
• Create and implement a monthly nursing coverage schedule.
• Participate or delegate attendance in Student Support and Community and Residential Life meetings.

Programming

• Plan and coordinate annual flu clinic for students and the wider Gould community each Fall.
• Take a leadership role in planning and coordinating health care, emergency response, and medication for student travel. This includes international and domestic travel, camping expeditions, and co-curricular/athletic/weekend trips.
• Prepare for the opening of school to ensure that all documentation is up-to-date and medication management is ready for student arrival.
• Train non-medical staff on medication administration.
• Oversee campus safety as it relates to health, including the dissemination and maintenance of AEDs, Epi-pens, and first-aid kits.

Direct Care

• Serve as a clinical nurse within the nursing rotation, providing direct care to students who are injured or ill, to include evening and weekend coverage.
• Pack medication for distribution, ensuring that there is an adequate supply of all prescription and OTC medication.
• Coordinate off-campus appointments with specialists as needed.
• Provide case management for acute care and chronic illness.

Consultation and External Relations

• Serve as a liaison and consultant to outside departments within Gould (Admissions, Academic Skills Program, Academics, Athletics, Community Life, Dorm Heads, etc) for health and safety-related protocols and concerns.
• Act as the point person/liaison to outside health care resources (Bethel Family Health Center, outside providers, therapists, and psychiatrists).
• Manage contracts and/or relationships with these outside resources/providers.
• Support the Admission Office by reviewing prospective student files and conducting conversations with outside health professionals as needed during the admission process.
• Manage student medical leaves and communicate needed information to key stakeholders.

Summer Camps Medical Management

• Support summer camp medical form review, medication intake and administration processes.
• Provide summer camp nursing support.

Staff Development and Recruitment

• Mentor and train Health Services staff to help them reach their highest potential and enhance a culture of accountability and professionalism.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback and support for staff professional growth.
• Provide support to faculty, when necessary, to address areas of improvement and promote professional development.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to hire and recruit personnel, ensuring that health service staffing needs are met.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Public Health, or similar health care certifications

Experience

• Three years’ experience in healthcare administration or leadership, preferred.
• Experience working directly with adolescents is preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• High level of comfort in clinical care, with expertise in triage.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills.
• Strong professional interpersonal communication.
• Excellent boundaries and an ability to delegate tasks.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload

Certifications

• Current certification in CPR & BLS
• Current Maine RN licensure