Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Description

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

10 month, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

A few events outside of this time

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of the Student Health Center plans, implements, and assesses comprehensive health services for students, faculty and staff. This position requires a background in primary health care, strong physical assessment skills, and the ability to work with college students and coordinate their health care within the philosophical and legal boundaries of the University and professional standards. The position is one of great responsibility and has room for individual creativity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate the administration of the flu/covid vaccine program.
• Apprise the University leadership of any potential risks to the collegecommunity for communicable disease, including COVID-19
• 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 education 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 students.
• Be 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

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 assessment.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• BSN Required
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and campus programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to the fundamental values of service to others.
• Willingness to read, sign and abide by the SNU Lifestyle Covenant.
• Attend and be active in a local worship community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Be a positive culture-builder in the workplace.
• Ability to make people feel welcome and at home at SNU.
• Ability to work with well with college age students and professionals.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment.
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Reliability
• Ability to take initiative and be growth oriented.
• Experience in leadership

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.