Registered Nurse Senior- Coordinator for Student Health Services

Registered Nurse Senior- Coordinator for Student Health Services

Institution: Rochester Community and Technical College

Classification Title: Registered Nurse Senior

Bargaining Unit / Union: 205: Minnesota Nurses Association

City: Rochester

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Part time

Employment Condition: Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range: $42.20 - $62.48

Job Description: This position exists to provide a program of health care services, health information, and preventative health education to RCTC and WSU-R students. Special attention is given to the college environment and health factors that may influence a student's academic potential or accomplishment.

Principle Responsibilities and Results

Working independently, provide nursing services to students.

• Utilize guidelines approved by the Medical Director:
• Assess student health and wellness needs.
• Provide safe, caring, and quality nursing services.
• Provide referral information for campus and community resources.
• Assist with on-site nurse practitioner services.
• Collect specimens and perform clinical laboratory tests according to CLIA specifications.
• Develop and confidentially maintain accurate records of student services provided.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 40

Provide leadership in administration of Student Health Services

• Develop and administer policies and procedures for operation of Student Health Services.
• Perform annual assessment of services and develop goals and strategies for continuous improvement.
• Recommend annual budget.
• Coordinate details of contract for Medical Director and mid-level practitioner services.
• Coordinate details of contract for Mental Health therapist services.
• Coordinate details of contract for off-site laboratory services.
• Facilitate coordination and development of available services within the department, including schedule for NP and mental health therapist.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Allied Health, and other academic programs to provide health-related program requirements for students within the scope of available services.
• Provide work direction to support staff and work study students.
• Promote services offered within Student Health Services.
• Secure equipment and supplies required to deliver services.
• Meet regularly with Vice President of Student Affairs.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 40

Provide relevant health promotion and education opportunities for students.

• Provide health education to individual students, based on assessed needs.
• Offer group health and wellness presentations.
• Develop and implement health promotion and awareness events.
• Distribute health and wellness information through various campus publications, including The Buzz newsletter.

Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 15

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

• Provide liaison services between College and health-related community partners.
• Conforms to state, system and College rules, including policies, procedures, contracts, regulations, laws, mandates, and Standards of Excellence Expectations.

Priority: Secondary Percent of Time: 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of MN and current CPR for healthcare provider
• Communication skills sufficient to: effectively communicate both orally and in a written manner with students, health care providers, other college personnel, and people within the community.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures sufficient to: efficiently plan for expenses and revenue to manage Student Health Services.
• Organizational skills sufficient to: effectively manage Student Health Services.
• Physical demands sufficient to: occasionally lift up to 40 lbs., stand and/or sit for long periods of time, ambulate within campus buildings.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing.
• Experience working with a diverse group of adult learners.
• Experience working in acute healthcare setting.
• Experience working in public or community health setting.
• Knowledge of communicable disease transmission and prevention.
• Knowledge of local campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of RCTC and WSU-R including policies, procedures, and programs

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 during the academic calendar. This position will work fulltime hours during the academic calendar (August-May) excluding campus breaks.

Telework (Yes/No): No

About: RCTC is a member of Minnesota State- a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

Training, classes, and professional development Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

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