Health Center CoordinatorNurse Practitioner

Summary

The Health Center Coordinator is responsible for supervising the Health Center staff. This includes regularly scheduled nursing secretarial and contract staff. Coordinating with Student Life and educational supervisors around campus as well as working with off campus medical services are key components. Develop Student Health plans. The HCC is also expected to be actively involved in the school mental health team and the NMSD Wellness Committee as well as other related committees and related duties.

It is anticipated and expected that all functions of this position will be performed in a positive and respectful manner with a strong focus on advancing the mission and vision of New Mexico School for the Deaf. The duties and competencies listed are comprehensive yet not all inclusive of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Working with the medical service providers and the school consulting pharmacist to develop protocols for the administration of all medications including over the counter medications which are compliant with all state and local status.
• Working with the medical service providers to develop protocols for management of basic first aid screenings immunizations and other nursing duties.
• Coordinate and/or support school wide student health and wellness services encompassing relevant areas such as student life Food Services athletics instructional and residential departments.
• Work with outside agencies such as the Santa Fe Indian Hospital NM Department of Health Vaccines for children Area Dentists Childrens Medical Services UNM and others to coordinated necessary medical services as needed.
• Develop Student Health Plans and other relevant components of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) including but not limited to service time medication and vision information as necessary.
• Facilitate and ensure compliance to IEPs.
• Direct nursing care of NMSD students.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary evaluation team.
• Supervise Health Center staff.
• Coordinate nursing coverage for special events including sports and the Summer Program.

Position-Specific Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree in nursing or related area in health education. Three to five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience related to administration of student health services. Recent successful experience as a health care provider in an educational setting; demonstrated progressively responsible and successful experience in health education and health promotion activities; demonstrated successful experience in the supervision of health care professionals; demonstrated commitment to serving students with diverse backgrounds interests goals and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid current New Mexico license as a certified nurse practitioner and be licensed by the NM Public Education Departmentor the ability to obtain such licensure.

General Qualifications and Expectations: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Commitment to Vision- Must be committed to NMSDs Vision Mission and Beliefs

• Language Skills- Ability to read analyze and interpret general periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and the general public.
• American Sign Language: Proficiency in or willingness to learn American Sign Language required.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs.

• Organization- Must be organized and detail-oriented.

• Analytical- collects and aggregates data for program maintenance and improvement.

• Continuous Learning- Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

• Job Knowledge- Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

• Use of Technology- Adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Reasoning Ability- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to think independently solve problems and work with the whole team.

• Problem Solving- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works in group problem solving situations.

• Cooperation- Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyones efforts to succeed.

• Diversity- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles.

• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.

• Adaptability- Manages competing demands.

• Personal Appearance-Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Dependability- Follows instructions responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

• Initiative- Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

• Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

• Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to drive for long periods of time; stand; walk and sit. Unless otherwise stated in this job description the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

NMSD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We adhere to all applicable laws statutes and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. As an equal opportunity employer we ensure that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status genetic information family and medical leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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