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This position reports to the Director of Health and Wellness, the incumbent in this position will play a vital role in coordinating clinic operations and providing high-quality, evidence-based medical care, health resources, and health education to enrolled students.

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, as well as institutional policies and procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow, triage, and handles medical emergencies, contributing to day-to-day clinical operations.
• Manages incoming phone calls, monitors departmental email inboxes, and greets clinical visitors.
• Performs electronic health data management, including the processing of incoming student health documentation.
• Maintains practice standards for quality and efficiency.
• Oversees inventory, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Actively participates in health and wellness programming.
• Membership on committees as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

School/Department Requirements: The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Maintains current CT RN licensure, BLS certification, and professional liability insurance.
• Initiates policyholder insurance reports for incidents of student accidental injury and blood-borne pathogen exposure, monitoring claim status.
• Monitors trends in student health and coordinates infectious disease management on campus.
• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in nursing preferred.
• Current BLS (provider) certification, or eligible.
• Experience with, or an understanding of, developmental issues related to students in a higher education setting.
• Ability to assess and communicate the healthcare needs of a diverse coeducational student population.
• Experience in urgent care, school-based health clinic, occupational health department, or university health service is preferred.
• Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems highly preferred.

•  Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
•  Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
•  Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education & Experience

• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in nursing preferred
• Current BLS (provider) certification, or eligible
• Experience with, or an understanding of, developmental issues related to students in a higher education setting
• Ability to assess and communicate the health care needs of a diverse coeducational student population
• Experience in urgent care, school-based health clinic, occupational health department, or university health service is preferred
• Experience utilizing EMR/EHR systems highly preferred

 Qualifications:

• Willingness to perform all necessary clinical tasks, including obtaining vital signs, performing point of care testing, and environmental controls
• Specific vaccination and disease prevention strategies may be implemented as needed to ensure campus community health
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• 403(b) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 529 CHET savings plan

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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About University of Saint Joseph

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.

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