School Health Liaison

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A Brief Overview
Serve as the primary liaison between Children's Nebraska, school districts, school nurses, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska School Nurse Association (NSNA), local health departments, and the broader healthcare community. The position ensures school health services are aligned with evidence-based practices, advance statewide priorities, expand access to pediatric expertise, and strengthen integration between the education and healthcare systems to effectively meet the health and well-being needs of students and their families.

Essential Functions

• Provide ongoing School Health Office Consultation and Best-Practice Guidance
  • Provide expert consultation to school nurses and district health teams on school health practice, privacy laws (FERPA/HIPAA), Individualized Health Plans (IHP) development, chronic condition management, emergency preparedness, and other topics as identified
  • Serve as the statewide expert on school nursing practice.
  • Provide evidence-based resources and practical tools to equip school health teams in promoting student health, safety, and well-being.
• Maintain Professional Development Portfolio for School Health Teams
  • Develop and deliver professional development for school nurses, district leaders, health personnel, and other school staff.
  • Collaborate with NDE and DHHS on statewide training sessions addressing priority health issues impacting learning.
  • Deliver CEU-approved trainings and resources that strengthen school health teams, support chronic condition management, and promote continuous learning through statewide collaboratives.
  • Build capacity for school health professionals through mentorship, networking, and statewide learning collaboratives.
• Collaborate with State Agencies & Community Partners on School Health Initiatives
  • Serve as a liaison with NDE, DHHS, local public health departments, and statewide partners on shared school health initiatives.
  • Maintain regular communication with key agencies and organizations.
  • Develop and enhance partnerships between pediatric healthcare, school districts, public health, and community agencies.
  • Support, facilitate, and participate in statewide, regional, and national coalitions focused on student health.
  • Build and sustain local, regional, and statewide partnerships that support school health and student well-being
• Support Childrens School Health Programs: Support implementation of school health initiatives
  • Coordinate school health outreach efforts addressing priority health needs; strengthen partnerships with local, state, and national agencies.
  • Present findings, outcomes, and recommendations to leadership and community partners.
• Conduct Data Tracking, Reporting, & Continuous Program Improvement
  • Support statewide school data team with school health data collection, reporting, and analysis.
  • Track training participation, program implementation progress, and district utilization of school health services.
  • Compile and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Use data to identify trends, drive decision-making, and recommend improvements to programs and nursing practice

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing required 
• Master's Degree in Public Health or Nursing Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in nursing, preferably in a pediatric or school setting required and
• Three years of experience in program planning, development, or implementation required and
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supported by experience in program planning, development, or implementation, including community health outreach, partnership management, and evaluation and reporting required 

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills as well as effective writing skills necessary to promote cooperation and to effectively work with community stakeholders and the Organization's staff.
• Deliver effective presentations and develop a variety of program proposals.
• Working knowledge of school environment and school health preferred.
• Current knowledge of the healthcare environment, including community resources.
• Previous experience with group facilitation preferred.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices and research-to-practice skills.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs such as outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of smart phone use.
• Requires local, regional and statewide travel, and access to a cell phone.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Required and
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association Required and
• Certification from a nationally recognized case management organization Preferred

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