Director SNU Health Center and Campus Nurse

Position: Director of the SNU Health Center and Campus Nurse
Full Time / Salary / ExemptWORK SCHEDULE
10 month, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Summer on Wednesdays 10-2A few events outside of this time forJOB SUMMARY The Director of the Health Center and Campus Nurse provides leadership for the planning, implementation, and assessment of health services for students, faculty, and staff in support of the University’s Christ-centered mission and commitment to holistic well-being. This position requires a background in primary health care, strong physical assessment skills, and the ability to serve college students with professionalism, discretion, and Christlike care while coordinating services within the mission, policies, legal framework, and professional standards of the University.

The Director works collaboratively with the Campus Physician and Southern Nazarene University Physician Assistant faculty to maintain health center coverage each semester and to foster a caring and compassionate environment that promotes health, well-being, and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Student Health Center Operations Assessment and treatment of students, faculty, and staff health needs.

Provide excellent patient care for students, faculty, and staff on health issues. Care for minor injuries and illness as needed.

Acquisition of physicians for minimal clinical time, consultation and oversight of policies and procedures.

Work with and help maintain standardized procedures that are in compliance with the State of Oklahoma Board of Registered  knowledgeable of current Oklahoma State laws that affect health records and immunization requirements.

Maintain current health records on all patients (records kept for 7 years)
Maintain current immunization records on all traditional students

Maintain a directory of reliable health facilities and personnel for referrals.

Maintain and oversee the use of all office supplies, as well as maintain and oversee stock and reorder all supplies, medical and office, as needed. Make recommendations for equipment and enhancements.

Administer medications, conduct in house labs, as well as coordinate laboratory services for additional testing as needed.

Coordinate meetings with drug reps and other contacts for lowest price for meds and supplies.

Hire, train, evaluate and support the health center staff, create a strong vision and approach for the department.

Respond to emergencies and arrange for protocols for after hour emergencies by Student Development personnel.

Apprise the University leadership of any potential risks to the college community for communicable disease

Assist in educating the campus community about risks and mitigation strategies associated with illnesses

Lead testing for students who report symptoms of or exposure to illnesses

Provide educational programming for preventative healthcare for the campus community (sleep management, screenings, etc.)Policy and Procedure Making, Interpretation and Implementation Serve as a member of the Student Life staff providing advice and support in the development of University-wide and Division-wide policy, long range planning and responses to issues and trends affecting the campus. Effective communication skills are necessary to influence and impact decisions and outcomes.

Initiate, implement, evaluate and monitor policies for the department which are effective, efficient and relative to the spiritual, personal, social, physical, intellectual, and cultural development and general welfare of  responsible for development and implementation of policies and procedures that guarantee the delivery of accurate, timely, and courteous service.

Budget Management Prepare and submit departmental operating budget plans and proposals.

Manage departmental staffing and operational budgets and complete monthly variance analysis

Liaison Responsibilities Counsel and advise students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding the activities, programs, and services available to students through programs such as New Student Institute, Admissions, Alumni and Development programs, and on an individual basis as needed.

Participate in Emergency Preparedness planning, readiness, training, implementation, and…