Director of the SNU Health Center and Campus Nurse

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

10 month, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer on Wednesdays 10-2

• A few events outside of this time for JOB 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:

• 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 Nursing.
• Be 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.)

• 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 students.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of policies and procedures that guarantee the delivery of accurate, timely, and courteous service.

• Prepare and submit departmental operating budget plans and proposals.
• Manage departmental staffing and operational budgets and complete monthly variance analysis

• 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 assessment.
• Serve on the Student CARE Team to consistently monitor students at higher risk and concern
• Participate in support of a variety of student life activities by attendance and participation in events such as athletic contests, musical events, and university sponsored activities to a degree established in consultation with the AVP for Student Life.
• Serve on University committees as assigned.

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the…