Nurse Manager
Winthrop University

Job Info

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Winthrop Position Title:

Nurse Manager

State Title:

Nurse Administrator/Manager II

State Class Code:

EA80

State Pay Band:

08

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$77,710 (Aug. 16 to May 15 each year)

Job Purpose:

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.

Job Summary:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

• 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.

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.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

9

Posting Number:

2025044S

Open Date:

11/13/2024

Close Date:

12/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

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