Supervisor, Health Services

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Health Services, the Supervisor, provides supervision and staff development to nurses and health assistants at assigned schools. The Supervisor works collaboratively within the Supervisor team to coordinate implementation of the health services program and consultative services across the school system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.

Certification/Licensure:

• Active and unrestricted license to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.  Applicants with a multi-state nursing license administered through the Nurse Licensure Compact with a Maryland endorsement may be considered.
• Active CPR certification.

Experience:

• Four years of experience in community health or school health nursing, including two years of experience in healthcare leadership in positions such as charge nurse, nurse supervisor, clinical partner, clinical lead or in a nursing informatics role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a closely related field.
• Possess a Nationally Certified School Nurse certification.
• Experience in school health and pediatrics.
• Experience with nursing case management and delegation.
• Experience as a nurse mentor, preceptor, or educator.
• Bilingual – Spanish language proficiency preferred.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Supervises and evaluates Health Services staff.
• Provides and arranges orientation for nurses and health assistants to the school health services program.
• Conducts certification and re-certification courses for unlicensed personnel as needed.
• Provides staff development and orientation for Health Services staff and other HCPSS staff as needed.
• Provides consultative services to health services staff, school staff, administrators, central office staff, and external service providers.
• Revises Health Services procedures as needed and in accordance with appropriate timelines.
• Assists the Coordinator of Health Services in the development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the health services program.
• Serves as the Health Services representative and participates in student conferences and meetings. Assists in school team processes as appropriate. Including advising and participating in the development and implementation of student health plans.
• Participates in Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and Howard County Health Department (HCHD) meetings and initiatives and implements applicable programs and requirements.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of pediatric, adolescent, and community health nursing standards, including legal scope of practice and clinical delegation guidelines for licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Mastery of instructional methods, adult learning theories, and curriculum design needed to conduct certification, re-certification, and professional training programs for school health personnel.
• Strong knowledge of student health accommodations, including the creation, evaluation, and management of Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), 504 plans, and IEP-related health accommodations.
• Thorough understanding of program administration, policy revision procedures, and quality monitoring techniques within an educational health setting.

Skills

• Skill in monitoring clinical performance, providing constructive feedback, evaluating health services staff, and leading interdisciplinary health teams effectively.
• Proficient in preparing and delivering engaging orientation programs, certification courses, and continuing education modules for nurses, health assistants, and general school staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver consultative guidance to school staff, administrators, central office personnel, and outside service agencies.
• Skill in representing the health services department at state and county meetings (MSDE, MDH, HCHD) and translating broader initiatives into district-wide operational programs.

Abilities

• Ability to draft, review, update, and implement clinical procedures and program workflows in alignment with established timelines and regulatory updates.
• Ability to assess complex health situations, advise multidisciplinary school teams, and synthesize policy guidelines into actionable health interventions for students.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with central office leadership (such as the Coordinator of Health Services) to plan, execute, monitor, and refine district health programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, ranging from immediate student health crises and team conferences to scheduled staff certifications and program revisions.
• Ability to build rapport, advise administrative teams, and advocate for student health needs in multidisciplinary student conferences and district committee meetings.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
 
Supplemental Application Questions

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

1) Please summarize your experiences in community health or school health nursing including any leadership positions held. In table format, please identify each position, employer, primary responsibilities, general patient demographics, and number of direct reports.

2) Do you possess a Nationally Certified School Nurse certification? If yes, please include a screenshot or copy in your application materials.

3) Please describe any experience you have with nursing case management and delegation.

4) Please describe any experience you have as a nurse mentor, preceptor, or educator.

5) Please identify any languages other than English in which you are a proficient speaker, reader, and writer. Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

This is a 12-month per year position in the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators-Administrators, Non-Certificated Supervisors (HCASA-NCS) employee unit. The current salary range for this position is in the Grade II lane on the Non-Certificated Supervisors salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCASA-NCS Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime. 

Retirement

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sandy Saval at sandy_saval@hcpss.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org.

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.