Position: Administrative Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Health Services, the Administrative Nurse Practitioner provides professional nursing services within the scope of practice of a licensed Nurse Practitioner.  The incumbent will also provide follow-up for medically complex students.  The Administrative Nurse Practitioner will support the Supervisor and Regional Specialist of Health Specialist with the coordination of school-based registered nurses and other health care providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews, updates and develops new or existing Prince George’s County Board of Education school health policies and procedures;
• Reviews and integrates Maryland school health laws being considered and/or passed by the Legislature in relation to PGCPS school health current or future school health policies and procedures;
• Supports the management, maintenance, monitoring and implementation of immunization clinic;
• Supports the Supervisor in the management and technical support to the School Based Health and Wellness Teams;
• Coordinates specific student’s medical care and preventive health care requirements with other health care providers, the local health department, physicians, parents, caregivers, guardians, Principals, social workers, guidance counselors, other individuals and agencies;
• Assists with integration of students with complex medical needs into the educational system;
• Provides guidance and specific technical skills training to school based nursing staff regarding students with private duty nurses;
• Serves as a nursing consultant, clinical leader, public health advocate and resource person to school staff, parents, and students;
• Provides technical assistance in the planning and implementation of programs for students with medical needs at the school level;
• Provides consultation to educational teams with appropriate medical information and care plans to facilitate the educational program of students;
• Assesses and screens students for preventive and health care needs;
• Performs annual physicals, well child visits and immunizations for students as allowed within a Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice;
• Supervises a cohort of nurses to ensure management and coordination of care at their assigned school(s);
• Represents the Office of School Health on assigned committees;
• Educates and directs school staff regarding medical issues related to students who may require emergency intervention;
• Accompanies families, when necessary, to clinic and physician appointments or may make home visit as indicated;
• Assists school staff with development of an individual teaching program for students and families to foster independent health care;
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with school based staff related to student health issues;
• Provides mentoring for school-based nursing staff and serves as a preceptor for nursing students exemplifying professional nursing standards;
• Utilizes various communication devices to communicate field reports efficiently and expeditiously to senior leadership in Health Services; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced skilled level knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing, administration and supervision;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations that require skillful intervention and support for staff, parents and students; through knowledge of nursing policies and procedures;
• Ability to exercise tact, initiative and good judgment;
• Ability to work effectively with groups;
• Firm knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA);
• Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google applications;
• Excellent organizational and management skills; and
• Excellent oral, written communication, facilitation, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Nursing Practice (NP) degree required; Master’s degree in Public Health or related held preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years administrative supervisory experience.

Certification:

Possession of a current Maryland Nursing License, current CPR and First Aid Certification and an appropriate and valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides guidance and supervision to assigned personnel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.