Director Health Center

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POSITION TITLE:
Director
DEPARTMENT:
Health Center
REPORTS TO:
Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
HIRING RANGE:
$105,000 - $120,000 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience
FLSA DESIGNATION:
Exempt (overtime ineligible)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director is responsible for the strategic, financial, and budgetary leadership and management for the student Health Center. Leads a team of medical professionals, as well as support staff who oversee and administer the delivery of campus-based community health services. Oversees program quality management, risk management, regulatory compliance, accreditation, resource management, and professional development activities for the Center. Represents the Center to internal and external constituencies in regards to student health, healthcare policy, and public health issues. Provides vision and leadership for communicable disease prevention and response.
The Director will provide up to one day per week of direct patient care with ARNP/PA certification and must maintain appropriate credentials as a condition of hire.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Leadership | 50%
Directs and leads programs, policies, procedures and offerings to meet the health care and wellness needs of the student population in a pro-active fashion which reinforces responsible self-care.
Manages a team of health care professionals and administrative support staff including hiring, onboarding, in-service education and performance management. Mentors and directs student leadership staff.
Develops and oversees annual operating budget; ensures appropriate inventory of supplies and medications.
Directs staff in the maintenance of complete and confidential medical records.
Maintains and updates appropriate policy and procedural guidelines, consistent with law and informed by best practice.
Collaborates with the director of student counseling services to ensure integrated services and successful joint front office operations
Maintains good working relationships with professional organizations and external colleague networks, including the WSU College of Nursing and Spokane Regional Health District
Communicable Disease Management | 30%
Manages a team of contact tracers
Stays current with changing COVID-19/communicable disease situations and ensures staff are updated on new recommendations
Coordinates onboarding and training of new and existing hires, including contact tracers. Ensures completion of role-specific knowledge and skill-based training courses, familiarity and proficiency with relevant guidance and scripts for interactions with patients and contacts, as well as surveillance and data management systems.
Ensures appropriate documentation of pertinent information on COVID-19/communicable disease case investigation and contact tracing forms, data entry into spreadsheets, health department data/surveillance systems, and adherence to protocols for completeness, timeliness, and frequency.
Adjusts policies for contact tracing and vaccination clinics as new guidance is received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Washington Department of Public Health, and Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD)
Provides guidance for members of the Whitworth community with COVID/communicable disease related questions
Coordinates contact tracing efforts with SRHD, when appropriate, to track COVID 19/communicable disease cases and exposures in the Whitworth community
Coordinates with SRHD and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Residence Life and Housing to support the isolation and quarantine of individuals living in congregate settings
Ensures university compliance with all SRHD and Washington Department of Health regulations, especially those aimed at protecting personal health information
Coordinates the collection and recording of information in the PyraMed electronic medical record system, state contract tracing system, state vaccination record system, and state COVID-19 testing/communicable disease systems.
Coordinates and assists Health Services staff with Points of dispensing (POD) COVID 19/communicable disease vaccine clinic operations.
Accountable for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Infection Prevention goals and objectives, plan, and risk assessment to reduce and control the risk of health care associated infections.
Collaborates with leadership team to ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, timely and accurate reporting to Department of Public Health and other external agencies as appropriate.
Acts as content expert to physician leaders, patient care service leaders and quality leaders to improve patient safety.
Manages COVID vaccine/communicable disease tracking, ordering, and documentation of proper handling and Storage
Patient Care | 10%
Performs triage, tests, treatments and education as directed by diagnosticians within scope of practice as needed.
Expedites working relationship with consulting physicians and appropriate referral sources
As appropriate, refers emergencies to off-campus facilities.
University Education | 5%
Promote and/or participate in wellness education initiatives across the university such as student leadership training (GE 330), presentations and workshops.
Provide resource information via the university website
Other Duties | 5%
Develops and maintains collaborative work relationships with all campus constituencies
Engages in special projects according to interests and capabilities or as directed by the vice president.
Remains current and provide information related to preparation for international travel
Performs related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal, cultural sensitivity, and interviewing skills
Understanding of patient confidentiality
Understanding of medical terms, principles of exposure, infection, risk, disease symptoms and potentially infectious exchanges
Basic skills associated with crisis counseling, and ability to refer for further care if needed
Ability to work independently, yet part of a team
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Medical mind-set: Understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of administering medical treatments
Demonstrates knowledge of proper vaccine handling
Ability to work collegially as an educator in an educational institution.
Willingness and availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and relational skills.
Demonstrated ability to implement programs and work effectively as a collaborative team leader, and to manage organizations (e.g., budget, facilities, operations, etc.)
Ability to relate to college students in a caring, considerate, confidential and non-judgmental manner.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and properly use software tools for digital records management, consistent with regulatory requirements.
Currency with state law and professional policy/compliance issues.
Demonstration of integrity and professionalism.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's/Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or accredited Physician Assistant program Washington State license and board certified.
The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to sit, bend, stoop, walk, and stand for extended periods of time; the ability to talk on the phone, and regularly use a computer; moderate lifting (not usually more than 50 lbs.) as part of the normal clinical environment; and the ability to be mobile across campus.
· A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
· Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives
· A commitment to the educational mission of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of clinical experience
Prior experience with college student population
Demonstrated experience with communicable disease prevention
Supervisory experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A background check, sexual misconduct check and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required. All **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
About Whitworth:
Founded in 1890, Whitworth has consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With strong liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs, Whitworth unites a robust commitment to Christian mission and service, academic rigor and care for students.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $125 million in campus improvements have been made in recent years.
A community of committed Christian faculty and staff employees carries out the university's mission to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart, equipping its graduates to honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity.
Our Benefits:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides a robust offering of benefits and services to enhance the quality of life of its faculty and staff. Employees who are eligible for benefits may participate in health plans including medical, dental and vision; a generous retirement plan (8% employer match); life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Well-being services include spiritual enrichment, the employee assistance program, and free access to the University Recreation Center and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center. Free tuition for employees and tuition remission programs for spouses and dependents round out the offerings. Additionally, Whitworth employees enjoy 17 paid holidays.
Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.
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