Health & Wellness Manager RN

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:  

Plans, directs and administers the Center’s Health and Wellness Services Program including medical, dental, mental health care for students, environmental heath and TEAP.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops and implements the Health and Wellness Services program in accordance with DOL guidelines, federal, state and city laws and regulations. 
• Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for Health and Wellness staff. 
• Acts as liaison to local agencies for coordinating wellness services and environmental health inspections.
• Provides orientation to new students.
• Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center’s Health Standing Orders.
• Acts as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Acts as trusted advisor to the Center Director and is a member of the senior leadership team. 
• Schedules cursory medical examination for new students.
• Manages mental health program; makes referrals to and coordinates Center activities of the mental health consultant, TEAP, TUPP and all other health-related programs.
• Establishes and manages medical records and the Health Management Information System.
• Prepares medical and serious incident reports. 
• Communicates with parents, legal guardians and other personnel regarding students’ health and well-being.
• Conducts center needs health and wellness assessments; plans and coordinates services and programs that respond to identified student needs.
• Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies. Ensures that assigned staff performs monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates.
• Ensures the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and wellness center.
• Inspects the food service facility and dormitories regularly.

• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of management practices; proven ability to lead and support a team
• Ability to understand, control and track direct spending and labor budgets
• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices
• Knowledge of current state and federal laws regulating health care and patient privacy (HIPPA)
• Strong organization skills and communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiarity with medical needs of young adults
• Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment 
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and computer software including MS Office, Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• State Licensed Registered Nurse.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years experience as a practicing nurse; one of which was in a supervisory capacity.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office/medical equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• School health care and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Handle hazardous materials/waste; exposure to blood and body fluids
• Exposure to risk of illness
• On-call availability to attend emergencies as required
• May be required to occasionally work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends

BENEFITS: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time 
• 12 Paid Holidays