Health & Wellness Director (200317)

Health & Wellness Director

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

• Provides for cursory and complete medical examinations including all PRH requirements.
• When indicated, provides for optometrist/ophthalmologist evaluation and glasses meeting ANSI standards.
• Provides for immunization program in accordance with CDC guidelines and as directed by the National Director of Job Corps.
• Provides daily walk-in services for routine care and an appointment system for follow up.
• Provides for patient assessment, triage, and treatment.
• Provides for emergency care including first aid, CPR, and coordination of emergency services on and off Center.
• Assures 24 hour emergency care with written arrangements for local community facilities to provide medical, dental, mental health and inpatient care.
• Utilizes community resources for staff and student training on various Wellness issues, self-care and treatment.
• Provides for off center specialist referral system.
• Assures provision of TEAP program inclusive of assessment, intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, and prevention education exercises.
• Coordinates health aspects of sports activities with the Recreation Department to assure compliance with PRH requirements.
• Assures provision of Reproductive Health Program inclusive of Pregnancy Prevention, Family Planning, Sexuality, and Sexual Assault Programs.
• Assures availability of weight control counseling, monitoring and support through Weight Improvement Program.
• Provides management for seropositive students assuring compliance with all PRH requirements.
• Assures program compliance with Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA reasonable recommendations.
• Assures health service staffing is in compliance with required staffing levels and qualifications.
• Assures all health staff complies with professional standards of care subject to State laws and provisions of their licensure.
• Provides for medication management including ordering, storage, administration, and record keeping for immunizations, prescription, stock medication, and controlled substances.
• Implements, executes and monitors orientation for health services.
• Acts as resource liaison for Wellness class and Health Occupations Program.
• Acts as liaison to the Center Director and Management Team on health related issues.
• Develops, facilitates and monitors quality assurance programs such as staff meetings, record audits, performance, data, and external reviews.
• Coordinates with other Directors, Managers and Supervisors to ensure an effective interface with all center departments.
• Assures completion and submission of all Health Service Reports.
• Directs and monitors Health Services expenditures to comply with established contract and budget.
• Oversees purchase, use, maintenance and disposal of supplies and equipment in Health Services.
• Complies with guidelines for Major Medical Reimbursement.
• Assures medical records are maintained and in compliance with PRH requirements and Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides for on call services to handle emergency care.
• Implements, directs and monitors infection control measures in Health Services and assists with monitoring center wide infection control.
• Complies with OSHA requirements.
• Provides for written standing orders on department and procedures for health care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. One or two years of related experience or training are required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from a four-year college or university and related supervisory experience. Minimum of 4 years' experience in the nursing field, preferably in a supervisory or manager role.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current State Professional Nurse License; Current BLS/CPR certification. Valid State Driver's License.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
• When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
• At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.