Health & Wellness Manager RN

Health and Wellness Manager RN

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

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and implements the Health and Wellness Services program in accordance with DOL guidelines, federal, state and city laws and regulations.
2. Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for Health and Wellness staff.
3. Acts as liaison to local agencies for coordinating wellness services and environmental health inspections.
4. Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center’s Health Standing Orders.
5. Schedules cursory medical examinations for new students.
6. Manages mental health program; makes referrals to and coordinates Center activities of the mental health consultant, TEAP, TUPP, and all other health-related programs.
7. Establishes and manages medical records and the Health Management Information System.
8. Prepares medical and serious incident reports.
9. Communicates with parents, legal guardians, and other personnel regarding students’ health and well-being.
10. Conducts center needs health and wellness assessments; plans and coordinates services and programs that respond to identified student needs.
11. Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies.
12. Ensures that assigned staff performs monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates.
13. Ensures the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and wellness center.
14. Inspects the food service facility and dormitories regularly.
15. Plans, organizes, and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to ensure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of management practices; proven ability to lead and support a team.
2. Ability to understand, control, and track direct spending and labor budgets.
3. Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices.
4. Knowledge of current state and federal laws regulating health care and patient privacy (HIPAA).
5. Strong organization skills and communication skills, both oral and written.
6. Familiarity with medical needs of adults.
7. Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management.
8. Ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment.
9. 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.

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.