Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Student Wellness, the Nurse Manager plans, organizes and implements services and policies for Student Health Services; coordinates and supervises day-to-day activities associated with the delivery of health services; and provides direct patient care and health education aimed at promoting student wellness and decreasing disease.
Medical Services/Program Management
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients with acute health problems, with an emphasis on wellness and prevention; establishes medical diagnoses, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, and performs/monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans; consults with offsite collaborating physician/Medical Director to provide high-quality primary care; and prescribes and regulates medications per protocols.
- Adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and South Carolina Board of Nursing and Department of Public Health standards.
- Serves as campus resource on current health issues and provides in-service training for Health Services staff.
- Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge relative to professional practices and acquires continuing education credits as required to maintain licensure.
- Meets at least annually with the collaborating physician.
- Serves as director of the onsite lab.
- Oversees use of the department’s electronic health records.
Supervisory
- Hires and orients new nursing and medical office personnel.
- Evaluates work performance and prepares appraisals for direct reports according to performance management policies/timelines.
- Provides training, coaching and corrective action as needed.
- Schedules and supervises nurses and medical office personnel and their delegated activities; provides opportunities for continuing education; and guides employees in maintaining a high standard of student healthcare.
- Conducts staff meetings.
Administrative
- Assists in formulating and implementing department policies and programs.
- Oversees functioning of Health Services programs and partnerships with community providers.
- Maintains a log of patient complaints and responses/follow-up.
- Strategically manages allocated direct operating budget.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field.
- At least five years of nursing experience.
- Two years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
- Current FNP-BC certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Current APRN license in good standing with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS/AED for healthcare providers.
- Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology and management of acute medical conditions.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
- Ability to develop and implement plans and activities for the department and provide leadership and clinical supervision, including performance evaluations, for nursing and medical office staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health (preferred) or urgent care facility.
- Behavioral health medication management competency.
- Psychiatric medication management certification.
Additional Comments
Travel/Overtime Requirements: Infrequent evening program requests may occur.
License/Certification: Current FNP-BC certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center and current APRN licensure in good standing by SC State Board of Nursing.
Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $77,710 (Aug. 16 to May 15 each year)
To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/17816 .
Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.