Director of Health Services (RN)

Monitors health status and health care of individuals by maintaining ongoing contact with nursing staff and monitoring of health related documentation.Coordinate the scheduling of nursing assignments. Ensures that parent/guardians are informed of health needs of individuals.Develop and coordinate the ongoing training of staff  in the area of health and safety needs, medical conditions, diagnosis and treatment plans, including the administration of medications.Participates in admissions team, intake screenings, and Interdisciplinary Review Team meetings. Participates in ISP and IEP meetings, case conferences and discharge planning meetings when deemed necessary.Participate in the review, development and revision of health related policies, procedures and documentation forms, including those related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.Monitors the documentation and follow up of injuries and health issues related to staff and individuals.Provides medical emergency and administrative back up coverage as scheduled.