Coordinator of Comprehensive Care Clinic

About the role

Implement, direct, manage, and coordinate the district's school-based health clinic under the direction of the Director of Student Health Services. Create a clinic environment that is conducive to developing healthy and productive students. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as district policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the defined limits of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice, the Standards of School Nursing Practice of the National Association of School Nurses, and the Principles for School-Based Health Care.
• In collaboration with the medical staff, establish a medical home for each child without a designated primary care physician, to include a maintained medical record, health plan, and referral to specialty clinics.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of medical and mental health services by collaborating with YISD contracted providers to ensure the needs of enrolled students are effectively met.
• Display initiative, motivation, and aptitude for managing the Comprehensive Care Center.
• Develop and maintain a positive working environment in the Comprehensive Care Clinic.
• Prepare and maintain an annual budget for the Comprehensive Care Center based on service needs and priorities of clients.
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records/reports as required by Health Services, administrative regulations, district policy, and state and federal agencies.
• Recommend appropriate school-based protocols; provide consultation and educational information to parents, teachers, school nurses, and other school staff upon request.
• Facilitate the provision of classes that promote family, social, psychological, and physical well-being.
• Hold meetings as needed with medical providers, psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and clinic staff to discuss protocols, procedures,