Director – Student Health Center – Shc

Director – Student Health Center – Shc

Requirements

• Masters in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice
• CT Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• ANCC Accreditation (or equivalent) as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
• Licensure as MD or DO in the State of CT
• CPR certification
• Licensed in the State of Connecticut or Licensed Eligible
• Six to eight years of medical, nursing or health-related experience, five of which must be administrative experience
• Demonstrated evidence of progressive increase in leadership responsibilities within a clinical setting
• Excellent verbal, written, and supervisory skills
• Experience working within a primary care setting, Urgent Care Setting, or Emergency Room setting
• Extensive knowledge of electronic medical records systems and quality assurance practices

Responsibilities

• Administers the SHC in a manner that ensures the provision of high-quality health services
• Serving as Laboratory Director for the SHC CLIA registered laboratory
• Ensuring professional confidentiality and that the SHC follows all aspects of FERPA regulations and state statutes
• Ensuring compliance of state and federal health regulations
• Obtaining and maintaining student immunization records in alignment with CT Department of Public Health mandatory immunization requirements for college entrance
• Assuring the SHC meets all Outpatient Clinic Licensure standards required by the CT Department of Public Health
• Assuring the SHC meets all accreditation standards required by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
• Plan and develop the SHC policies, procedures, services and programs
• Work collaboratively with the SHC Governing Body Committee members to meet the charge of the SHC Governing Body
• Lead the SHC Quality Management and Improvement Program
• Oversee the SHC Quality Improvement Committee and participate in the development of the SHC Quality Improvement activities and studies
• Oversee the SHC Risk Management Committee and participate in the development and maintenance of the SHC Risk Management Program
• Develop and evaluate scenario based, quarterly fire and emergency drills for SHC staff
• Responsible for working closely with the SHC Medical Director and clinicians to provide high quality health care services
• Developing and maintaining information systems for reporting relevant student health service data
• Compiling relevant data on the effectiveness, utilization and application of SHC services, and submitting an annual report on these metrics to the University Student Life administration
• Offering consultation, coordination and support to campus partners on health-related issues or activities
• Acting as the coordinator, with appropriate authorities, on issues related to public health
• Promoting wellness education for students in the context of individual student clinical visits and campus community health education outreach initiatives
• Serve as an integral member of the Fairfield University CARE Team and the Parking Exception Request Review Team
• Vetting, hiring and evaluating staff
• Monitoring staff credentials
• Managing an effective departmental workflow
• Orienting and training staff on policies, procedures, service applications, and current best practices in the provision of outpatient healthcare within a university setting
• Communicating effectively with staff concerning pertinent departmental and University matters
• Making recommendations toward selection of the SHC Medical Director; assisting in contract negotiations and overseeing the care provided
• Monitoring developments in health care through the attendance at workshops and seminars and in the reading of professional literature
• Fostering an environment of trust and caring necessary within a medical facility
• Promoting an image of efficiency, confidentiality, and courtesy throughout the University community
• Overseeing the development, documentation and implementation of staff educational programs, seminars and training sessions
• Promoting the proper utilization of staff, equipment and materials
• Reporting immediately to supervisor any unsafe working conditions
• Assuring compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training requirements for staff
• Assuring staff compliance with the SHC Respiratory Protection Program
• Planning for and projecting the annual budgetary needs of the upcoming fiscal year
• Budgeting, overseeing and approving the departmental expenditures throughout the fiscal year
• Compiling and submitting capital budget requests necessary to keep department current with technological requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university health setting preferred