Health and Wellness Manager RN

Job description / Role

Job Description

Health and Wellness Manager RN

Description: Plans, manages and administers the Centeru2019s Health and Wellness Services Program including medical, dental, mental health care for students, environmental health and TEAP.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the Health and Wellness Services program in accordance with DOL guidelines, federal, state and city laws and regulations.
• Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for Health and Wellness staff.
• Acts as liaison to local agencies for coordinating wellness services and environmental health inspections.
• Provides orientation to new students.
• Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the centeru2019s Health Standing Orders.
• Schedules cursory medical examination for new students.
• Manages mental health program; makes referrals to and coordinates Center activities of the mental health consultant, TEAP, TUPP and all other health-related programs.
• Establishes and manages medical records and the Health Management Information System.
• Prepares medical and serious incident reports.
• Communicates with parents, legal guardians and other personnel regarding studentsu2019 health and well-being.
• Conducts center needs health and wellness assessments; plans and coordinates services and programs that respond to identified student needs.
• Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies.
• Ensures that assigned staff performs monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates.
• Ensures the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and wellness center.
• Inspects the food service facility and dormitories regularly.
• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to ensure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.

Skills and Competencies

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

• Must possess a valid driveru2019s 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.

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Benefits

• Low cost insurance for medical coverage (employee only) and reduced rates for family coverages, and optional supplemental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick leave (2 weeks each), 12 paid holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays).
• Short term disability, 401K retirement plan, Employee Assistance Plan.
• Free access to weight room and cardio rooms.
• Low-cost meals daily from the dining hall ($2.00 per meal).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.