Registered Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management and supervision of the Wellness Center in conjunction with the Wellness Manager. Responsible for the provision of preventative and emergency health services and wellness education to students. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Registered nurse. Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree in nursing. Active, unrestricted license to practice in state where center is located. Three years of health care experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity required. Regional Approval required.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:

May serve as Acting Wellness Manager . Supervision and management of the Wellness Services Department and subcontracted wellness services including mental health, dental and medical services.

Job Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

• Responsibility to supervise and manage the Wellness Department and staff.

• Ensures Center establishes and maintains Memorandums of Understandings with local hospitals and wellness related community resources.

• Compiles and submits all required reports and plans per DOL/Corporate policy.

• Ensures adequate staff coverage to meet the needs and requirements of the student population.

• Oversight and management of the wellness budget in conjunction with the Wellness Manager to identify and secure cost-saving measures.

• Acts as Center liaison with local agencies for purchasing applicable third-party health insurance for students, coordinating health services, environmental health inspections and other health-related issues.

• Evaluates student health issues and concerns and makes referrals as appropriate.

• Maintains and revises current health care guidelines to ensure quality and effective wellness services to students.

• Coordinates and oversees the chronic condition case management programs.

• Complies with local and federal guidelines for the administration of all medications and maintenance of medical records.

• Ensures adequate inventory of medical equipment and supplies.

• Works with Safety and Security Department to complete and submit required Significant Incident Reports.

• Ensures compliance with HIPPA and other applicable laws and regulations regarding patient privacy and the maintenance of medical records.

• Proactively manages the Center's medical separation process and provides students with the required medical services and referrals to ensure student return and completion of the Job Corps program.

• Participates as an active member of the Center's HEALs (Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles) Committee. May serve as the chairperson of the HEALs Committee.

• Makes recommendations and assists in filling staff vacancies. Motivates staff to perform his/her job responsibilities, and holds staff accountable for producing quality work.

• Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees.

• Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.

• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.

• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Health and Wellness Manager/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

• Other duties as assigned.