SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
Plans, directs and administers the Center's Health and Wellness Services Program including medical, dental, mental health care for students, environmental health and TEAP.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Tennessee and have a minimum of three years experience in a hospital,

• Develops and implements the Health and Wellness Services program in accordance with DOL guidelines, federal, state and city laws and regulations.
• Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for Health and Wellness staff.
• Acts as liaison to local agencies for coordinating wellness services and environmental health inspections.
• Provides orientation to new students.
• Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center's Health Standing Orders.
• Acts as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Acts as trusted advisor to the Center Director and is a member of the senior leadership team.
• Schedules cursory medical examination for new students.
• Manages mental health program; makes referrals to and coordinates Center activities of the mental health consultant, TEAP, TUPP and all other health-related programs.
• Establishes and manages medical records and the Health Management Information System.
• Prepares medical and serious incident reports.
• Communicates with parents, legal guardians and other personnel regarding students' health and well-being.
• Conducts center needs health and wellness assessments; plans and coordinates services and programs that respond to identified student needs.
• Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies. Ensures that assigned staff performs monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates.
• Ensures the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and wellness center.
• Inspects the food service facility and dormitories regularly.
• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• State Licensed Registered Nurse.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years experience as a practicing nurse; one of which was in a supervisory capacity.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification.

SIGN ON BONUS
ETR is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, hires individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and ability to best meet the needs of the organization and our operations.
Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability