Description of Job Duty:
Provide supervision of all aspects of Health Services' daily operation and to promote and maintain the health for the campus.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee. Two years of general nursing experience and two years of supervisory, administrative experience. Considerable knowledge of adolescent and adult immunization requirements. Computer skills including the knowledge of EMR systems. Ability to understand and apply the nursing process to direct patient care. Ability to function effectively under the pressure of emergencies. Experience successfully supervising staff. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to administer injections, intravenous therapy and immunizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master''s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Considerable experience supervising staff. Infection prevention control management knowledge. Experience developing healthcare related trainings for professional development of staff and providing general healthcare information to the campus community.
Essential Functions:
Provides general patient care for TTU students and employees. Provides supervision of clinic support staff including front office support and nursing/medical team in collaboration with the Director of Health Services. Assists with electronic medical records updates including pharmacy changes, lab changes, and template changes within the system. Provides leadership to ensure all Health Services functions are performed effectively; assists Health Services employees with difficult problems and handles internal conflicts. Develops working relationships with other university departments, student groups, other universities, and external health care entities. In absence of the Director, serves as principal spokesperson for the department and its activities. Assists Director in providing leadership to university community in development and implementation of university policy related to student and employee health. Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, local and university policies and regulations affecting health care services operations and ensures that all relevant laws and regulations are followed. Serves as consultant to Health Services staff members regarding clinical, legal and employee issues. Provides regular performance reviews for direct reports. Assists with maintenance and security of medical records. Presents and assists with administration of various programs related to health education. Maintains clinic inventory to ensure clinic readiness and efficient patient flow. Maintains records of licensure and certifications of all Health Services employees. Preceptor for senior nursing students. Assists with annual budget and grant implementation as necessary.
Physical Demands:
Those typical of a medical office environment.
Work Hours:
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Special Instructions:
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Level M2, Grade 12.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Essential Functions:
Provides general patient care for TTU students and employees. Provides supervision of clinic support staff including front office support and nursing/medical team in collaboration with the Director of Health Services. Assists with electronic medical records updates including pharmacy changes, lab changes, and template changes within the system. Provides leadership to ensure all Health Services functions are performed effectively; assists Health Services employees with difficult problems and handles internal conflicts. Develops working relationships with other university departments, student groups, other universities, and external health care entities. In absence of the Director, serves as principal spokesperson for the department and its activities. Assists Director in providing leadership to university community in development and implementation of university policy related to student and employee health. Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, local and university policies and regulations affecting health care services operations and ensures that all relevant laws and regulations are followed. Serves as consultant to Health Services staff members regarding clinical, legal and employee issues. Provides regular performance reviews for direct reports. Assists with maintenance and security of medical records. Presents and assists with administration of various programs related to health education. Maintains clinic inventory to ensure clinic readiness and efficient patient flow. Maintains records of licensure and certifications of all Health Services employees. Preceptor for senior nursing students. Assists with annual budget and grant implementation as necessary.
Physical Demands:
Those typical of a medical office environment.
Work Hours:
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Special Instructions:
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Level M2, Grade 12.
Benefits Information:
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month, one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.