"Director Of Student Health Services"

Director Of Student Health Services

Company: Fayetteville State University

Job Location: Fayetteville, 28301

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Position Number: 002354

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Student Health Services

Posting Number: 0401800

Primary Purpose of the Organization: Student Health Services strives to provide students with high quality health care, wellness education, and health promotion services to enable them to develop and maintain a solid foundation for healthy lifestyle practices. In addition, Student Health Services strives to meet the demonstrated needs of our diverse student population, in accordance with the core values, vision and mission of Fayetteville State University and the Division of Student Affairs.

Primary Purpose of the Position: Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, plan, organize, and direct Student Health Services programs, operations and activities addressing the physical, social and mental health needs of students and the college community; including the screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions, prevention programming, health education, and health and safety risk management; coordinate and direct communications, services, resources and information to meet student health needs and ensure smooth and efficient Department activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Education, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or Community Health and/or a Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business, Health Information Technology, Training and Development, Healthcare Leadership or a closely related area.
• Valid CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Principles, terminology, practices, procedures and techniques related to the screening, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental health conditions, public health programming, and health education.
• College student health care and wellness issues and desire to work with students.
• College, State, and Federal standards and requirements governing health services, which includes applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Preventative measures and assessment methods related to health care activities.
• Public health agencies and local health care resources, which includes applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Medical billing and coding.
• Effectively train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in a healthcare environment.
• Direct health education functions and activities to enhance student health and awareness.
• Ensure adequate resources, services, and staff to meet the needs of approximately 15,000 student visits per year.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of related experience.
• Certified by North Carolina Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Understanding of nursing theory and concept, standards of care, understanding and ability to apply public health rules, ability to interpret applicable laws and demonstrate good judgment.
• Expertise in Healthcare Administration or Business operations in a clinical setting.
• Experience in a clinic, urgent care or emergency department, or a physician's office.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and supervision skills.
• Experience in administration of student health service, occupational health care, or management of a clinical area.
• Experience with an electronic medical record.

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