Registered Nurse Senior- Coordinator for Student Health Services

Coordinator for Student Health Services

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%

Salary Range: $42.20-$62.48

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): Primarily Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30. This position will need to have the ability to be flexible with some evening and/or weekend work required.

Telework (Yes/No): No