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Full-Time, 9-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment

Colby College has an AAAHC accredited student health service that provides comprehensive care to the students at Colby. This individual will work in close collaboration with the director of health services in the Garrison Foster Health Center. The Physician Assistant/APRN/FNP will diagnose and treat student illnesses/injuries and assure continuity of care between the student, the Health Center, the Athletic Trainers, and other community agencies and resources. Responsibilities include outpatient appointment visits, coverage of athletic events, performing minor procedures in office, and providing “on-call” coverage. The successful candidate must be comfortable with all aspects of student health, and provide quality care to students from diverse backgrounds and identities in an inclusive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Treat medical patients during office hours
Prepare and update patient records through our medical records system
Establish rapport with patients to encourage candid discussion of medical needs
Prescribe and refill medications as necessary
Provide advice on healthy habits and practices for patients based on their current health status
Create treatment plans and provide referrals to specialists when required
Share night and weekend call with other medical staff; provide back up call to nurses both during office hours as well as on evenings and weekends
Share medical coverage of home varsity athletic games (evenings/weekends) with other Health Center medical staff; provide initial assessment and management of injuries at the scene
Assist with performance and interpretation of laboratory procedures, such as cultures, wet preps, urinalysis, and other appropriate tests, to be processed in the Health Center Lab
Engage in activities to enhance the health and wellness of Colby students as well as improve the visibility and credibility of the Garrison-Foster Health Center on campus and in the community
Attend continuing education meetings and staff meetings at the Health Center
Participate in ongoing quality improvement/management activities as assigned
Completion of PA/NP Plan of Supervision every two years (See Section XIII – PA/NP/Primary Supervising Physician Plan of Supervision); a collaborative plan outlining need for consultation with supervising physician is attached and signed by PA/NP and physician
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program; licensed as a PA/NP in the State of Maine and hold current DEA licensure, including prescribing of Schedule II medications
Certification and maintenance of certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Three years’ experience as a PA/NP, preferably in family, emergency, adolescent or pediatric medicine
Musculoskeletal assessment and concussion management skills preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, Health Center staff, and other constituencies across campus
Talent to communicate with students and parents in a clear concise compassionate manner
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy standards
Experience and/or training in medical management of transgender care preferred
Evidence of current life support training, BLS/AED
Competency in using Electronic Medical Record as well as basic computer functions such as WORD, EXCEL.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
Must be able to work some nights and weekends for athletic events and on call requirement

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to the director of health services, this position interacts with students, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General health and medical services environment. Position involves frequent movement; some lifting (up to 50 pounds) required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is necessary.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest including salary requirements, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

Mid-Level Provider Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner – Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855

If you experience difficulty uploading your documents, you may submit any .doc or .pdf materials to hr@colby.edu. Please do not submit duplicate materials.

For more information, please go to: http://www.colby.edu/administration_cs/humanresources/employment/midlevel_pa_npa_4_2017.cfm

Position Title: Health Center Director of Clinical Services

Department: Health Center – FHECE

Bargaining Unit: Nonrep Professional

Salary Band/Wage Band: 06

Work Schedule: Varies

Statement of Job: This 10-month position involves the management of the Health Center, inclusive of budget and personnel oversight, as well as direct service.  The Clinical Director of the Health Center will provide strategic direction, new program development, assessment, quality assurance, facility planning and management, and emergency response planning as part of the University’s Crisis Management Team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Primary duties

1. Providing direct medical care to students, and staff on a limited basis
2. Directing clinical operations through oversight of the nursing staff, medical

Assistant, psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and the Mental Health Coordinating Team

1. Extending administrative support through budget and medical chart reviews
2. Participating in procedure and protocol development

Secondary duties

1. Offering health education outreach
2. Participating in related committee work

Supervisory responsibility

This position oversees the nursing staff, inclusive of per diem nurses, the administrative staff member, the medical assistant, and the psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Budgetary responsibility

This position has responsibility for budgetary oversight.

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge of current nursing practices, patient care, both medical and psychiatric, and health education.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

Active Maine Nurse Practitioner License;

3-5 years’ experience in the field;

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills;

Demonstrated administrative skill set

Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree;

Supervisory experience;

Experience in leadership of a clinical team;

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of diverse socio-economic, racial/ethnic, international, religious, and LGBTQ backgrounds.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply for position.”  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
USM is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Length:

Fiscal Year (Less than 12 months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

For More Information, Please Go To: https://maine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=40495&job=health-center-director-of-clinical-services&collection=true

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The University of Vermont’s Center for Health and Wellbeing is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Education & Outreach Services.

Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for providing leadership in the development, planning, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive health & wellness program. Primary responsibilities will include: working with the Division Assessment Coordinator to create evaluations of programs and services; providing education & outreach to students; managing a system for coordinating education and outreach program requests. Providing leadership in coordinating a network of on & off-campus stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to campus wellness; and administrative & functional supervision of staff.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, health education, or closely related field. Experience working in education & outreach in a college/university setting preferred. Supervision & project management experience. Knowledge of and the ability to apply health education and prevention principles, theories, and practices to a campus setting. Strong public speaking, program planning, and organizational skills. A commitment to diversity, social justice, and cultural competence, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

This is a 12-month full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package.

University Description: The University of Vermont is a nationally recognized institution of higher education that is home to approximately 12,000 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Burlington, Vermont has been consistently rated as a desirable place to live, due to its small size, beautiful environment, excellent schools, and wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, surrounded by scenic panoramas of the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, it is within several hours of Boston and Montreal.

To Apply: Apply online only at www.uvmjobs.com for position #003300. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Cover letter should incorporate a brief statement regarding philosophy/commitment to working with issues of diversity and social justice within a University setting.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The University of New Hampshire seeks a seasoned and dynamic leader for a newly restructured campus mental health program serving 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Psychological Services is a client-centered holistic mental health program that will be partnered with a complementary Medical Services unit within the emerging campus health and wellness initiative in Student Life. The director provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of a staff of 20 employees, to include 11 licensed clinicians. In addition, the director participates in direct clinical care, and oversees active APA post-and pre-doctoral clinical training programs within Psychological Services. The University of New Hampshire’s Student Life division is in the second year of a redesign of existing student services. The new director must be an active partner with the Senior Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students and other Student Life directors in a tightly integrated support structure emphasizing student resilience, personal growth and positive psychology principles. It is an institutional goal to support students in their development as high achievers capable of managing life stressors effectively during their college years and beyond.
Eligible candidates must have a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology and a minimum of seven years of administrative, clinical, consulting, and supervisory experience. Candidates also must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the State of New Hampshire.

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to: http://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/25317. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2017.

UNH is an AA/EEO Employer. UNH is committed to excellence through the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages women and minorities to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an open until filled search. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 7, 2017. Second consideration may be given to applications received by March 20, 2017. Applications received subsequent to second consideration (March 20, 2017) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide oversight, perform analyses, and make recommendations on all clinical matters relative to the scope, accessibility, and quality of care provided within the University’s Health Services. Supervise personnel and establish policies, procedures and priorities necessary to maintaining a quality health care program. Provide primary ambulatory care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Interview and evaluate physicians and advanced practice clinical roles, such as: nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatric clinical nurse specialist’s applicants and make recommendations to the Director of Health Services regarding provider staffing.

Directly supervise and schedule physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatric clinical nurse specialists according to Health Services needs while adhering to union contractual agreements.

Develop and maintain systems and protocols to ensure fulfillment of legal and ethical responsibilities of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatric clinical nurse specialists.

Establish medical, personnel utilization, and quality/performance improvement policies in consultation with the Coordinators of Nursing, Laboratory, X-ray, Pharmacy, Health Information Management, and Health Education in all matters directly affecting patient care.

Propose to the Director of Health Services innovative and efficient medical services. Implement such proposals in cooperation with the Director and Leadership Team.

Provide clinical oversight to URIEMS in adherence to state protocols.

Assume primary responsibility for medical and specialty clinics and ancillary services and assure high quality medical care through leadership and direct supervision of clinical staff with adherence to professional, state and federal rules and regulations.

Coordinate with the Director of Health Services in responding to student proposals and complaints regarding medical care.

Oversee the credentialing and privileging, peer review, Continuing Medical Education (CME) program and professional development for medical staff members.

Oversee medical aspects of day to day operations to balance quality of care and staff morale with efficiency, productivity, and budgetary constraints.

Responsibility spans general medicine, sports medicine, urgent care, and women’s health and allergy/immunization/travel medicine clinics.

Develop and maintain clinical and operational policies and procedures consistent with established practice standards to ensure healthcare provided at Health Services meets the highest possible professional and ethical standard.

Serve as a member of the Leadership Team to plan, develop, coordinate, assess and implement as well as goal setting and strategic planning.

Represent Health Services to the University Community concerning the delivery of healthcare services and emergent public health issues.

Active involvement with committees and professional organizations both internal and external to Health Services, in order to champion the health of the college student population, advance Health Services mission and support the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the University of Rhode Island.

Ensure high quality collaboration with URI Counseling Services.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Health Services and the Leadership Team to foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging and positive work environment for all staff.

Serve as a clinical provider, which entails spending a portion of the time evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve on key committees as requested by the Director of Health Services.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as defined by the Director of Health Services.

Serve as a member or representative on search committees for Leadership personnel positions at Health Services.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Must have a State of Rhode Island physician’s license, state and federal DEA, Board Certification and CPR certified.
Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Must hold or obtain an unrestricted Rhode Island medical license prior to appointment.

2. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited medical school.

3. Must be board certified in an appropriate specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Emergency Medicine)as recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) (certification must be maintained during the tenure as Medical Director).

4. Minimum of six years of current professional clinical experience exclusive of internship and residency practice of medicine.

5. Minimum of four years of professional administrative leadership experience.

6. Demonstrated supervisory experience in an ambulatory, medical group, and/or healthcare setting.

7. Must have a valid DEA registration.

8. Demonstrated clinical competency in the delivery of healthcare to late adolescents and young adults.

9. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

10. Demonstrated group practice primary ambulatory care experience with adolescent/young adult populations, women’s health and/or primary practice orthopedic care.

11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

12. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of primary care, urgent care, and routine office procedures.

13. Demonstrated experience with electronic health records/practice management software.

14. Demonstrated evidence of collaborative leadership style.
Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Minimum of four years of professional administrative leadership experience in a college health setting.

2. Demonstrated direct supervisory experience of physicians and advanced practice clinical roles, such as: registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical psychiatric nurse practitioners.

3. Demonstrated experience serving as a Medical Director.

4. Demonstrated experience in physician leadership roles.

5. Demonstrated experience accomplishing goals with limited resources.

6. Demonstrated experience with the clinical treatment of disordered eating, primary practice orthopedic care and sexual health.

7. Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) or Joint Commission accreditation experience.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. May work around biohazards.
Posting Date 02/14/2017
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter, (#2) Resume, and (#3) “Other Document” the names and contact information of three professional references.

For more information and to apply: http://jobs.uri.edu/postings/2156

University Health Services at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking an experienced RN to provide compassionate, exemplary care for our unique, diverse, talented student body of @ 19,000 students on our beautiful waterfront campus in Boston.  We are a dedicated team of doctors, NPs, medical assistants (nursing students), administrators and clerical support staff. We are an AAAHC accredited site and take pride in the quality of care provided to our students.

The RN is required to be a graduate from a Nursing Education Program approved by a State Board of Nursing with 1-2 years’ experience, preferably in an ambulatory care or college health setting and must hold a current Massachusetts license or be eligible to apply.

The current position is a non-benefited, Monday-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends or on-call requirements, to start as soon as possible until January 2018 with potential for a benefitted full time position to follow.

Please forward a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and a copy of current licensure to Richard.arnold@umb.edu for consideration.

General Summary of Position:

• Provide initial assessment, evaluation, and triage or treatment of minor episodic medical problems following departmental policy, scope of practice, and nursing process; refer cases that require further medical intervention to the appropriate health care provider (HCP);

• Coordinate and assess students exposed to communicable disease and identify, direct and refer issues which require intervention by a HCP, following departmental infection control guidelines; assist with surveillance of infectious disease and exposures, including investigating the circumstances of the exposure, providing counseling to students and employees, and maintaining the necessary documentation and reports;

• Coordinate medical surveillance programs to include PPD skin testing, influenza and immunization clinics; participate in UHS immunization program;

• Provide support and/or participate in health promotion/disease prevention programs, such as weight control clinics, smoking cessation, blood pressure clinics and health fairs and events;

• Respond, in a timely manner, to patient questions concerning treatment, medication, condition, and appropriate requests such as prescription refill, appointments, etc., collaborating with the HCP’s on these issues;

• Participate in activities that improve the delivery of patient care, including continuing education/training, research, quality improvement projects, committees and special projects as requested;

• Act as a resource to students, faculty, and staff according to the scope of practice;

• Assess the patient education process; identify strengths and weaknesses and make required changes/adjustments;

• Act as a liaison by representing staff, establishing relationships and communicating and collaborating with all department and/or institutional mission and goals;

• Maintain working knowledge of equipment and supplies and maintain and stock exam room supplies; collaborate with the departmental point person for the ordering of supplies and pharmaceuticals;

• Adhere to all departmental, division and university policies and procedures;

• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with phlebotomy, immunizations, PPD skin testing and communicable disease exposures preferred.  College health experience preferred.  Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to functionally use standard office productivity software such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated commitment to and skill in delivering nursing care and treatment (triage, health assessment and providing assistant to health care providers);
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices within the profession and within the college aged population;
• Familiarity and evidence of ability to use an electronic medical record system and standard office productivity software;
• Ability to relate effectively and harmoniously with students, faculty, staff and administrators, within the organizational and administrative structure of University Health Services and academic departments;
• Adherence to standards of care and best practices;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment;
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills, with ability to ensure timely and high-quality documentation;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to customer service.