Coordinator of Health Services
Coordinator of Health Services
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Viterbo University invites applications for a Coordinator of Health Services. This part-time 10-month role is dedicated to supporting student success by removing health-related barriers to learning and promoting overall well-being. The coordinator plays a vital role in advancing a healthy campus environment through medical consultation health education and the development of policies and procedures. This position is currently part-time with the potential to adjust to full-time based on departmental needs and university priorities.
Serving as the primary leader and administrator of Health Services the Coordinator manages day-to-day operations budgeting and office functions while working closely with university departments a supervising physician and community health partners. This role is ideal for someone passionate about student health and wellness who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to empowering students to be informed self-directed health consumers. A few designated summer dates are required.
Join a mission-driven team where your expertise makes a direct impact on student learning growth and success.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to:
- Provide medical consultation and triage to students; assess acute and chronic illnesses; order/conduct laboratory services; administer immunizations and tuberculin skin tests; etc. Provides educational materials for student self-care.
- Dispense medications to students as needed. Prescribe authorized physician standing protocols manage and supervise medication treatment for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Refer students to appropriate community medical services as needed. Consult with and refer to community health care providers and specialists to establish continuity of care.
- Develop and implement health education and promotion programs consultations educational materials and interventions on a range of health issues.
- Collaborate with faculty staff agencies and community members on programming consultations to collect and update medical data for students etc.
- Collaborate with Disability Support Services to meet the physical/medical needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with Counseling Services to meet the emotional/mental needs of students in crisis.
- Collaborate with local health care providers for referrals education and health promotion.
- Collaborate with supervisor and La Crosse County Health Department to ensure distribution of state-mandated required health information.
- Serve as a member of the PROMISE committee Wellbeing Coalition the Health Advisory committee and other university committees as interest dictates.
- Assist in the development and implementation of campus health-related emergency and crisis intervention procedures.
- Serve as a university representative on local community and governmental health-related coalitions advisory councils and commissions.
- Prepare and manage goals policies and departmental budget.
- Maintain complete accurate and updated records.
- Manage data collection assessment and reporting requirements.
- Recruit hire train supervise and evaluate departmental employees.
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations.
- Maintain an inventory of medical supplies including over-the-counter and prescription medication first aid /emergency supplies.
- Stock distribute and maintain campus first aid kits in collaboration with the Emergency Response Team.
- Maintain student health and immunization records.
- Maintain standards outlined by the American College Health Association.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
- Remain current with developments in nursing health wellbeing and health education.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing and State of Wisconsin nursing license required.
- Maintain current CPR/AED certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical or community health experience recommended.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse student population faculty staff governmental and community agencies and the public.
- Willingness and ability to participate actively in a plan of professional development to enhance and maintain currency in relevant skills and knowledge.
Reports to: Director of Counseling and Health Services
To apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest resume and three professional references to be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic Franciscan liberal arts institution. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse Wisconsin which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living beautiful bluffs and coulees three major rivers including the Mississippi River world-class health care and education systems and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
