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Middlebury College
Senior Nurse Practitioner

https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/22581

Provides advanced-level, age-appropriate general medical care, evaluation, treatment and health care maintenance services to college students with a wide range of health concerns. Performs Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exams. *May also provide health promotion coaching to improve health and wellness for benefits-eligible College faculty and staff.

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

Provides acute medical care including but not limited to: respiratory illness, musculoskeketal injury, gastrointestinal disorders, dermatological conditions, gynecological conditions, medication prescription and management, and a variety of infections and systemic illnesses.

Provides care for physical manifestations of stress when appropriate, such as temporary sleep disturbances and reassurance that physical symptoms are not serious or life-threatening.

Provides health care maintenance including but not limited to: routine physicals for students in study abroad programs, travel medicine consults and immunizations, annual gynecological exams, contraceptive counseling and management and ongoing education related to prevention of illness and promotion of health.

Orders and reviews lab work and x-rays and devises treatment plans based on results.

Evaluates and treats students in emergencies in the absence of physician.

Performs a variety of on-site lab tests.

Provides SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) services as part of the Middlebury College –Porter Hospital SANE group.

Consults and collaborates with the College physician, Training Room staff, Commons deans, Counseling staff, and students’ home providers, when appropriate.

Provides support to on-campus mental health care providers for short-term medication treatment.

Provides information and consults with parents when needed.

Documents and updates information in students’ health records.

Admits students to the health center for day observation when their condition warrants, evaluates/directs their care, discharges them when appropriate.

Refers students to on-campus and Middlebury area resources when needed.

Provides consultation for staff including during the early evening and weekend hours via telephone when needed.

Assists in developing and revising flow sheets and protocols as needed.

Participates in periodic health center and campus-wide meetings.

Presents health related information to campus groups when requested.

May be asked to utilize an existing health and wellness program that incorporates motivational interviewing, stages of change theory and safe practices around exercise and positive lifestyle change (nutrition, physical activity, emotional well-being, smoking cessation, community engagement).

May be asked to participate on the Optimal Health Initiative Committee and works with that group to enhance wellness initiatives for faculty and staff across campus.

May be asked to utilize up-to-date screening tools to assess client cardiovascular risk, requiring medical risk assessment and clearance for physical activity by a client’s personal physician as necessary.

May be asked to create community-based wellness groups (i.e. a morning walking group, evening meditation group, etc) based on client needs and preferences.

Mount Holyoke College, a historically women’s college in picturesque western Massachusetts, is seeking a primary care advance practice clinician (NP or PA) for a full time, 9 month (academic year) position at Health Services. The position was recently re-opened as we anticipate students returning to campus Spring 2021.

We especially encourage applications from clinicians of color &/or those who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming. The position description is detailed below.

Interested candidates can apply at MHC Human Resources: https://jobs.mtholyoke.edu/index.cgi?&JA_m=JASDET&JA_s=967.

Questions can be directed to Cheryl Flynn, MD, medical director at cflynn@mtholyoke.edu.

Position: Primary Care Clinician: Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

Supervisor: Physician Medical Director, CHS

Position Description: As a member of the College Health Services staff, the primary care clinician/NP provides direct primary care services to Mount Holyoke College students within the NP’s scope of practice. The NP also participates in CHS programs and public health initiatives that foster health & wellbeing of our students. In all professional matters, the NP maintains a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and supports the mission and philosophy of College Health Services, the Division of Student Life, and Mount Holyoke College as well promote multiculturalism and inclusivity for all.

Essential Functions:

Support MHC student success through the delivery of high quality, comprehensive, evidence-based, cost-effective primary care, in collaboration with  a supervising physician (medical director of CHS) and within designated scope of practice.

• Medical management of those seeking primary care services at student health clinic

• • Screening and preventive services
  • Comprehensive assessment of acute illnesses, injuries, and undifferentiated symptom presentations, including cost-effective diagnostic testing
  • Primary care management of chronic health conditions, including mental health
  • Provision of high quality, evidence-based treatments, patient education, and as needed consultations/referrals to specialty clinicians
  • Maintain proper, professional, and timely medical documentation
  • Adhere to all ethical and legal professional standards, most especially confidentiality
• Urgent care/after hours care
  • Cover weekend clinical hours as assigned during academic year
  • Share in on-call services for weekends & after hours, offering direct consultation & support for triage nursing
• Clinical consultation and collaboration
  • Consultative support for nursing and laboratory staff within CHS, as needed during routine workday and for special projects
  • Collaboration with other healthcare team members within  CHS and MHC (nutrition, physical therapy; counseling, psychiatry, athletic trainers)
  • Coordinate services with “home” health care team
  • Third party consultation (ie families, MHC colleagues) for issues related to individual students

Non-clinical activities

• Participation working groups &/or projects (ie education & outreach, quality improvement, diversity, IT)
• Professional development, participation on college/divisional/departmental committees;
• Clinical teaching, as requested and supported by supervisor
• Maintain professional certifications and licensure

Minimal Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioner Applicants:

• Masters of Science in Nursing
• Completion of an NP training program from an accredited school

For Physician Assistant Applicants:

• Bachelor degree and completion of accredited PA program
• Satisfactory completion of National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant Exam

Massachusetts state Advanced Practice Nursing licensure or Physician Assistant licensure

Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice required, preferably in primary care specialty

CPR certification

DEA certification, or eligibility

Knowledge of the developmental issues of adolescents/young adults; experience working with the college population desirable.

Full spectrum primary care skills including mental health, ambulatory basic orthopedics, GYN care, and common office procedure; familiarity with transgender care a plus.

Computer skills sufficient to chart in an electronic health record and facility with basic email, word processing.

Solid and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written.

Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

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Administrative Assistant, Health Services (Part-time)

Babson Park
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the daily administrative operation and the clerical needs of Health Services. Specifically responsible for providing primary support to the Office Manager as well as providing general administrative support to the clinicians.

About Babson Health and Wellness:
The Health and Wellness portfolio in the Division of Student Affairs includes Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Wellness & Prevention Services, the Peers On Wellness (POW) peer health education program, Religious & Spiritual Life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. We provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. We offer prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address undergraduate and graduate students’ mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary support for the Office Manager and provides general office support for the clinicians.
Responsible for scheduling and maintaining appointments in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) which includes maintaining the schedule ensuring that holidays and vacations are appropriately blocked off along with staff and clinical meetings.
Opens and forwards mail. Handles follow-up as appropriate; answers phones; screens calls, takes messages, routinely provides a variety of information to callers; writes and types correspondence, reports and other materials for own or supervisor’s signature. Proofreads and edits copy generated by supervisor and others.
Monitors and maintains the Health Services email account.
Responsible for assisting the Office Manager with the budget preparation and record keeping.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies as needed.
Responsible for planning and arranging logistics for meetings and special events.
Works with outside vendors as needed such as medical office suppliers, labs, Hazmat, Canon, etc.
In collaboration with the Office Manager, serve as liaison between students, Student Financial Services and University Health Plans; assists with distribution of insurance cards and returns.
Monitors and updates the Health Services website as needed.
Additional responsibilities as defined by department.
Supervises:

N/A

Minimum Level of Education Required:

Minimum Level of Education Required Associate’s Degree required with equivalent experience

Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a medical office setting.
Must have excellent typing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) is necessary.
Ability to effectively interface with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action mindset; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Working Conditions:

Hours are Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-6:30pm.
Additional Required Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
CPR certification BLS provider (CPR and AED)

Position Summary:
In partnership with the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director of the CSU Health Network (CSUHN) provides vision and strategic planning for the CSUHN and support of the Leadership Team. The Associate Executive Director is committed to providing leadership for integrative, innovative and comprehensive health care of the highest quality in a University environment. The CSU Health Network’s vision is to be a national leader in campus community health care.

The Associate Executive Director is directly responsible for the business, fiscal, and operations management of the CSU Health Network which is composed of Medical Services, Counseling Services and Health Education and Prevention Services in an integrated organizational unit. The Associate Executive Director engages in direct leadership of all business functions such as budget development, management, and planning, health care related areas such as health insurance billing and coding and medical records. If coming from the private sector, the Associate Executive Director must be able to transfer these technical skills to an Integrated University Health Care environment (medical, mental health, health promotion) with the mission to directly serve students and support their academic success. The Associate Executive Director reports directly to the Executive Director of the CSU Health Network and serves in the absence of the Executive Director.

The Associate Executive Director will plan, oversee and coordinate capital operating expenditures and fiscal systems with self-generated revenues exceeding 10 million dollars. Internally the position provides oversight to Business Services, Administration and Operations. The Associate Executive Director has a working knowledge of accreditation processes, risk management, privacy laws, and electronic health records.

Position Supervises:
This position has five (5) Administrative Professional and four (4) State Classified Direct Reports and 42 Indirect Reports.
Direct Reports:
• Accounting Services Manager, Position #016986.0002
• Billing & Coding Manager, Position #018790.0001
• Executive Administrative Assistant, Position #017357.0003
• Facilities and Custodial Services Manager, #015436.0002
• Human Resources Manager, #019079.0001
• Medical Access Center Manager, #008916.0005
• Medical Records Manager, #015680.0003
• Student Experience, Access and Registration Manager, #020985.0003
• Student Insurance Manager, #017572.0001

Indirect Reports:
• 3 State Classified staff – Accounting
• 5 State Classified staff – Billing & Coding
• 11 State Classified staff – Facilities and Custodial Services
• 2 State Classified staff – Human Resources
• 3 State Classified staff – Medical Access Center
• 2 State Classified staff – Medical Records
• 11 State Classified staff – Student Experience, Access and Registration
• 5 State Classified staff – Student Insurance

Decision Making:
• Directly responsible for decision making related to all finances and operations in an organization with a more than $20m budget and 200 staff.
• Direct supervision for numerous departments and strategic planning for clinical and nonclinical health care operations
• Knowledge application and final decision making related to university financial and policy compliance, health care, insurance and billing regulations, health care compliance and privacy regulations
Conditions of Employment
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Special Requirements/Other – For the protection of patients and staff, the CSU Health Network follows CDC guidelines for employee health. Vaccinations must be up to date according to CSU Health Network Employee Health policy, or you must be willing to become current with requirements
Required Job Qualifications Education:
• Master’s degree in a Business, Health Care, Higher Education, Administration, Operations, Organizational Leadership, or related field
Experience:
• Five years of progressively responsible organizational leadership experience, including management and planning
• Five years of supervisory experience of full-time professionals
• Five years of budget development and fiscal management experience
Preferred Job Qualifications Experience:
• Experience in health care related business services, such as cost accounting, insurance billing, or health care management experience
• Experience in University management
• Experience in an integrated health care setting (medical, behavioral health, and health promotion)
• Experience managing multiple revenue sources and expense controls
• Experience managing facility operations and human resources
• Commitment to and experience working effectively with diverse people, cultures, and communities

Please apply here: https://bit.ly/2TQl2Uh

Emerson College is pleased to announce the national search for the newly created position of Associate Dean of Campus Life and Director, Counseling, Health & Wellness. This is an extraordinary leadership opportunity for a visionary and student-centered administrator with superior leadership and management skills. Building on the expertise of the staff in Counseling and Psychological Services (ECAPS) and the Center for Health and Wellness, the Associate Dean will establish a framework for developing a forward-thinking approach to providing integrated holistic health and well-being for students. The programs and services require a strong focus on enhancing the student experience and supporting student success.

This founding role requires a leader with the knowledge, skills, and preparation to develop and lead an outstanding program of best practices in integrative college health and wellbeing with sound judgement, collaboration, and strategic thinking. The Associate Dean will lead efforts to put Emerson on the cutting edge of effective health and wellness education and prevention strategies for college student populations. This position requires an exceptional communicator who will be proactive in establishing strong partnerships and engendering trust across campus and in the community; be an effective student advocate; lead with integrity, vision and humility; understand and demonstrate effective team motivation and leadership skills in managing change; and possess a strong background of proven leadership experience in one or more of the assigned areas of responsibility.

Emerson College is committed to an active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity—in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in the college’s intellectual, social, cultural, and geographical communities. Emerson endorses a framework of inclusive excellence, which recognizes that institutional excellence comes from fully engaging with diversity in all aspects of institutional activities.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of student development theory; understand the diverse health and wellbeing issues facing college students; use data in the process of decision making; have experience with crisis management and emergency response; and demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, student success, student learning and development, as well as being an active member of the campus community.

About Emerson College
Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Campus Life, the Associate Dean provides vision, leadership, and management of integrated health and counseling services for the broader community at Emerson College, and is a key member of the Vice President and Dean of Campus Life’s leadership team. This newly created role is responsible for integrating formerly separate departments, Health Services, Wellness and Counseling Services. This position sets College strategy and vision for Health and Wellness and Counseling. The Associate Dean will develop and implement the team structure for the department. This position is responsible for overseeing operations, program planning and evaluation, personnel, budgeting, and all other functions of the student health care delivery system. This Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring that Emerson has an integrated approach to mental and physical health and wellness, prevention, education, and outreach campus wide. The Associate Dean will partner with colleagues from across the College including student affairs, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, The Social Justice Center, Student Success, and Student Care & Support.

The Associate Dean is responsible for shaping policy, leading program improvement and staff development initiatives, and coordinating crisis response. In addition, the Associate Dean will serve as an active Student Affairs and campus colleague in assessing and meeting community needs and leading the Center as a thoughtful contributor to the educational mission of the college.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide vision and leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of the health, counseling services’ and wellness operations.
• Provide leadership to develop a college wide framework for health and wellbeing, including partnerships with academic administration, the social justice center and human resources.
• Engage in staff education and development regarding shared values and cooperative practices within a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.
• Lead strategic planning and policy development, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide administrative supervision and conduct performance appraisals of the team. Assist with recruitment. Serve as advocate for staff and initiatives with college administration. Direct and manage the engagement of staff in clinical, outreach, and campus service responsibilities. Promote professional development opportunities and support a strong ethos of professional engagement.
• Supervise and oversee the department and contracted services annual budgets. Ensure adequate breadth and depth in health and mental health, support services, and educational outreach. Stay current on external services and creative and alternative opportunities to deliver quality services.
• Develop effective working relationships with state and local health departments, as well as key area health care facilities and neighboring institutions of higher education, serving as the primary college voice on health and wellbeing.
• Provide leadership in the continued development of a campus wellness program, encompassing clinical care for a diverse student population, prevention, education and outreach. This includes cultivating partnerships with departments and offices including the Housing & Residence Education, Student Engagement and Leadership, Student Transition & Family Programs, Athletics, Intercultural Student Affairs, Student Conduct, Spiritual Life, Student Accessibility Services and the Career Development Center.
• Partner with Human Resources in leveraging wellness resources and aligning the staff program with the student program.
• Coordinate representation and participate in student and family orientation workshops and the on-boarding of new students. Contribute to training programs for student staff, student leaders, staff and faculty.
• Partner with key campus colleagues with regard to crises response and serve on the Emergency Response Team.
• Play a critical role in all pandemic related efforts and serve as the liaison with Massachusetts DPH.
• Identify emerging trends and best practices relating to student health and wellness, and understand how student wellness influences each individual’s college experience, as well as the community as a whole. Recommend quality and service improvement initiatives, including those related to the physical plant. Contribute to strategic planning and resource development efforts related to wellness initiatives.
• Serve on the VP’s divisional leadership team, shaping strategic plans and execution. Serve the college through collaborative engagement on campus committees.
• Ensure accurate and confidential record keeping by the Health and Counseling Services, including data on assessment and usage of services and other information necessary to prepare annual reports and to evaluate the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate function of Electronic Health Records.
• Ensure timely updates to university handbooks, the departmental website, and other documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President & Dean of Campus Life.

Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced degree in public health, social work, psychology, medicine, nursing, health administration or related field.
o Mental health and medical professionals must be currently licensed and must be eligible for licensing in Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and managerial experience, including oversight of financial resources and budgetary planning; experience and skill working on multiple projects with competing deadlines; and ability to establish goals and workload priorities.
• Familiarity with the delivery of both medical and mental health services.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving, and experience with effective outreach to, a diverse student population, as well as a commitment to supporting historically marginalized and underserved populations.
• Experience with program development, outcomes assessment, and the use of data to enhance services and make decisions.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA, FERPA, The Clery Act, Title IX and federal sexual assault regulations, along with a strong knowledge of holistic preventative health principles.
• Strong consultation skills with particular ability to assess situations and recommend appropriate responses; ability to perform under stress when confronted with unusual or emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications
● Terminal degree in a relevant field.
● Ten to fifteen years of relevant experience that demonstrates preparedness for the administrative responsibilities of the position.
● Progressive experience, including at least three years of administrative experience, in a higher education student health/mental health setting.
● Experience in an upper-level administrative leadership position and/or training through an MBA or health care administration certificate program.
● Experience in dealing with public health issues and infectious disease outbreaks
● Experience in a residential liberal arts college environment.

Application Process
Emerson College has partnered with Keeling & Associates in this search process. Applications should include a cover letter and resume and must be sent, preferably in PDF format, to recruiting@KeelingAssociates.com. The subject line of the email should read “Emerson College – Associate Dean.” Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Dr. Jan Walbert, Vice President and Senior Consultant for Executive Search, Keeling & Associates, at jwalbert@KeelingAssociates.com. Applications received by November 19, 2020, will receive full consideration. The process will continue until the position is filled.

Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Tracking Code

9205

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating group- and population-level efforts to improve the mental wellbeing of undergraduate and graduate students. The position supports campus-wide prevention strategies that are evidence-based, clinically-informed, collaborative, and address the varying needs of our diverse student body.

 

Opportunities include:

• Developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, presentations, and trainings to promote thriving
• Collaborating with stakeholders to offer culturally-relevant mental health promotion offerings
• Expanding mindfulness offerings, including facilitation of Koru groups
• Facilitating gate-keeper training programs
• Consulting on campus-based initiatives to promote mental health
• Supporting the department’s peer education program

Required Skills

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Social Work, or related field
• 3-5 years experience
• Excellent understanding of mental health challenges and opportunities in higher education
• Exceptional project management skills
• Exceptional communications skills
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Proven self-starter and creative problem-solver

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Job Location

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

1585

Job Description

The Marketing & Communications Specialist (MCS) will plan, direct and coordinate communications and marketing aspects of the Student Health Service. The MCS will develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive and integrated communications and marketing strategy, which includes raising awareness and interest in the multifaceted programs delivered by SHS to the campus community. The MCS will be responsible for researching communication channels and promotional opportunities to expand our reach and explore new ways to engage and identify target audiences. The MCS will serve as an integral role to support all departments and highlight prevention opportunities within Student Health Services.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5-8 years of experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time effectively

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Salve Regina University (Salve), founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, is a private Catholic university located in Newport, Rhode Island, enrolling more than 2,700 students in 60 undergraduate and graduate programs spanning liberal arts and professional degrees from across the U.S. and around the world. Salve’s beautiful 80-acre historical campus, bordering the Newport Cliff Walk, is set on seven contiguous Gilded Age estates. Students from 41 states and 21 nations can compete in 20 men’s, women’s, and coed Division III varsity sports as well as participate in nearly 50 student organizations. Tradition blends seamlessly with progress at Salve, an institution dedicated to graduating men and women who positively impact the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural life of their respective communities and work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful.

The Position

The director of health services (director) provides strategic administrative leadership, clinical care, and supervision of Health Services at Salve. Reporting to the vice president of student affairs, the director upholds Salve’s commitment to social justice and mercy in their service to students, as a member of the Student Affairs leadership team, and as an engaged community member. The director plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, and implements the delivery of comprehensive campus health services and educational programs for students; works with campus colleagues to develop, coordinate, and support an integrated approach to serving the medical, physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual wellbeing of students; and works cooperatively with external community and public health agencies to coordinate care when needed. Operating in a dual capacity as both a director of medical services and clinician/health care provider, the director is an integral member of the Health Services team and the Salve campus community.

As a senior member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team, the director is engaged in Division-wide strategic planning and assessment activities. The director manages daily operations of the campus health center and respiratory clinic (established during the onset of COVID-19); provides direct medical care to students for approximately 50 percent of their time on a weekly basis when the campus is in session; responds to medical emergencies as required; and is responsible for the hiring, training, and development of a staff of four administrative and medical staff members, complemented by additional per diem and/or part-time medical providers who round out the system of health care services. Additional important responsibilities of the director include serving as a visible, vocal advocate for student health needs; demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethic, and religious backgrounds of students; collaborating with colleagues in Counseling Services, Office of Student Wellness, Safety and Security as well as the other units across the Division of Student Affairs and campus to respond to student needs and to design and deliver timely health education programming; managing and monitoring Health Services budgets and other administrative tasks that contribute to a highly professional, student-centered, and effective health services operation; advancing the application of appropriate technology to enhance efficiencies, recordkeeping, and service—including ERM system and telemedicine; administering and analyzing national health surveys and patient satisfaction surveys; extending care as appropriate for staff and faculty for the evaluation of minor illness or injury that may occur during normal work hours; and participating on or leading campus committees, task forces, and boards as requested by the vice president of student affairs.

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://bit.ly/3lEeiEI

Location: Boston, MA (Fenway-Kenmore)
Optum Student Health Services provides care to the students of Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT), Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassART), and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services (MCPHS). The office is located in the Treehouse building on MassART’s campus.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Assess, screen, triage and perform treatment ordered for patients
• Oversee immunization program for students
• Administer allergy injections
• Perform medical treatment as ordered by provider or established MedExpress standing orders
• Prepare and assist provider with dispensing prescribed medications
• Assists the provider with examinations, procedures and other duties
• Oversee and coordinate the daily patient care flow
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
• Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and/or paper based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
• Current active licensure in state of residence
• + years dedicated clinical experience
• Maintain BLS/CPR and CME/CEU’s as applicable for licensure
• Hold state required license and/or certification which allows placement of IVs or must be willing to obtain within 90 days if required by state (e.g. RN License; LPN + IV Certification)

Preferred Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in College Health, Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care setting
• 2+ years dedicated nursing experience
• Working knowledge of computerized information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settings
• Experience with IV insertion
• Experience with college health
• Experience with venous access for medication administration, venipuncture and lab specimen collections
Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment requirement.

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OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both its owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine provided by the medical practices of any of their physicians.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://careers.optumcare.com/data/jobs/nursing/890531-registered-nurse-boston-ma

The mission of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), through its college and museum, is to educate students and the public in the creation and appreciation of works of art and design, to discover and transmit knowledge, and to make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship, and innovation. Their immersive model of art and design education emphasizes robust liberal arts studies and conceptually driven studio-based learning in full-time bachelor’s and master’s degree programs across 19 majors. RISD’s exceptional faculty foster student growth and development in extensive specialized facilities, enabling students to become confident, cross-disciplinary thinkers and nimble problem-solvers ready to confront the complexities of global practice in the 21st century. Nearly 30,000 alumni worldwide testify to the impact of a RISD education, exemplifying the vital role artists and designers play in defining global innovation. Founded in 1877, RISD and the RISD Museum help make Providence, RI among the most culturally active and creative cities in the region.

Reporting to the executive director of integrated health and wellness, the director of health services is responsible for the strategic vision and leadership of a comprehensive college medical health care system. Utilizing a public health based model, the director leads the day-to-day administrative medical responsibilities for the center including supervision of staff; intake, follow up, and referrals for patients; state and federal guidelines compliance; and 24 hour emergency care when needed.

The director is responsible for creating consistent operating principles and ensuring collaboration with others in achieving the strategic goals of health services and the division of student affairs. Collaborating with other departments within student affairs as well as other campus partners, the director advises on situations and policies having a physical, as well as public health and wellness component. The director also serves as one of the key directors in the division of student affairs and will be expected to ensure that all state and federal guidelines are upheld and best practices are followed, particularly as they pertain to immunization and insurance compliance for international students, complex laboratory standards, quality control, and record keeping.

The director of health services will be expected to actively engage other campus leaders, including the director of counseling and psychological services and other members of the division of Student Affairs to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive holistic health initiatives that incorporate multicultural diversity, inclusivity, and social justice concepts and principles. The director will serve as a key member of the student medical re-admit committee, which makes recommendations regarding a student’s readiness to return to a high stress college environment. Specifically, the director will be expected to:

• provide direct primary care for eligible patients, appropriate to the needs of a diverse and multicultural college student population, including diagnosis, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening/urgent care, and on-call emergency consultation;
• provide direct supervision, hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation of health services staff who support the day-to-day provision of the clinical medical care and services for matriculated, pre-college, and summer studies students. Ensure staff have appropriate credentials to provide required medical services. Develop and implement health services policies and procedures;
• develop, evaluate and implement, as approved, short and long-term operational and budgetary plans which enhance efficiency and services for students and which are in alignment with the overall Student Affairs strategic plan for support of wellness for students.
A master’s degree in nursing, public health, or equivalent combination of education and experience plus a minimum of seven (7) years in a health services environment with strong leadership experience are required. Prior experience as a nurse practitioner or health related clinician, preferably in a college health center, is preferred. Current valid Rhode Island nursing license or ability to obtain license within a six month orientation and review period will be expected of the new director. Solid understanding of HIPPA, FERPA, the Clery Act, and Title IX and sexual assault federal regulations are also expected of the director, along with a strong knowledge of holistic preventative health principles.

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Kendra E. Dane at ked@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.

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RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.