SUPERVISING NURSE 2013
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class
supervises and coordinates the functions of all school health offices within
the school district's boundaries. The
employee is responsible for the development of nursing staff and for the
evaluation of the health office program and personnel. Administrative supervision is exercised over
professional and para-professional staff.
The work requires the exercise of professional judgement and initiative
and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor by observation, conferences and
submission of written reports. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Orients
and assigns nurses and health office personnel;
Supervises
the maintenance of all health records and reports;
May
develop studies and surveys to assess program needs;
Requisitions
and distributes health office supplies and equipment;
Establishes
and maintains liaison with community groups;
Assesses
program needs and prepares budgets;
Evaluates
performance of nursing personnel;
Supervises
and participates in the preparation of all federal and state mandated forms.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and
practices of professional nursing; good knowledge of current developments and
sources of information in the field of nursing; skill in the application of
professional nursing techniques and methods; ability to plan, assign, supervise
and evaluate the work of the professional nursing staff in a manner conducive
to full performance and high morale; ability to deal with students
appropriately while carrying out prescribed treatment; ability to instruct
assigned personnel and others in basic nursing care; ability to maintain
complete and accurate records and to prepare reports from observations; ability
to safely draw intravenous blood; good judgement; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, one
(1) of which must have been in a position involving supervisory responsibilities.
Candidates must
possess a Registered Nurse License issued by the State of New York. Current registration must be maintained
throughout the term of employment.
R 01/28/92
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive