Assistant Coordinator-Nursing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onHarbin Road, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35757, United States
About the Role
The Assistant Coordinator of Nursing serves as a vital partner to the Health Services Coordinator, ensuring the seamless daily operation of school health services across the district. This role is designed to maintain high standards of care, compliance, and staff readiness, directly supporting the continuity of health services for students.
In this position, you will focus on staff oversight, compliance monitoring, and emergency preparedness. You will act as a key resource for nursing staff, providing training, managing licensure verification, and supporting scheduling and evaluation processes. The role requires a blend of clinical expertise and administrative leadership to foster a productive environment where student health needs are met efficiently.
About the Team
You will be working within the Madison City Schools Health Services department, a team dedicated to the well-being of the student population. The department operates under the Board's policies and the Alabama Board of Nursing Standards of Practice, ensuring that all health programs are implemented effectively and in alignment with state regulations.
Hiring Process & Application
Candidates selected for this position will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These checks must not be more than ten years old.
Please note that this position is subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant already employed by the district. Additionally, under the Students First Act, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.
Equal Opportunity
Madison City Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Harbin Road, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35757, United States
Huntsville, Alabama
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct student health record audits to ensure compliance
- check_circleProvide orientation and procedural training for new nursing staff
- check_circleCollect and compile monthly and year-end health service data reports
- check_circleProvide Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction to nursing staff
- check_circleCollaborate on professional development initiatives for the team
- check_circleProvide relief coverage for the Health Services Coordinator as needed
- check_circleSupport staffing coverage, scheduling, and evaluation processes
- check_circleAssist with monitoring and verifying RN staff licensure annually
- check_circleSupport MERT training initiatives across school systems
- check_circleAssist in developing and implementing nursing standards of practice
- check_circleSupport nursing staff by covering shifts during emergencies or absences
Requirements
- verifiedRegistered Nurse with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- verifiedCurrent Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- verifiedCertified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- verifiedAt least 3 years of previous school nurse experience
- verifiedBackground check required
- verifiedKnowledge of School Nursing laws and regulations and Alabama Board of Nursing Standards of Practice
- verifiedKnowledge of effective procedures and practices for vision, hearing and other appropriate health screening activities
- verifiedKnowledge of and experience with principles and theories of adult learning
- verifiedKnowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices
- verifiedAbility to travel between the schools throughout the school system
Nice to Have
Experience in training and/or supervising nursing staff.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, BSN, Alabama Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support, CPR Instructor, School Nursing, Adult Learning, Pediatric Nursing, Medical Emergency Response Team, BLS Instruction.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Frequently asked questions about Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL
What does a Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL do?expand_more
In this Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL role, you will conduct student health record audits to ensure compliance; provide orientation and procedural training for new nursing staff; collect and compile monthly and year-end health service data reports; and provide basic life support (bls) instruction to nursing staff.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Coordinator-Nursing role?expand_more
To qualify for the Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL position, applicants should have: Registered Nurse with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Current Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); At least 3 years of previous school nurse experience; Background check required; and Knowledge of School Nursing laws and regulations and Alabama Board of Nursing Standards of Practice.
Where is the Assistant Coordinator-Nursing role at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL located?expand_more
Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL is based in Harbin Road, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35757, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Madison City Schools, Madison, AL has listed this Assistant Coordinator-Nursing role as on-site.
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Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL include Registered Nurse; BSN; Alabama Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support; CPR Instructor; School Nursing; Adult Learning; and Pediatric Nursing.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
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Assistant Coordinator-Nursing at Madison City Schools, Madison, AL is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.