Wage: $75,000 - $80,000/Annually


Summary of Position Functions:

Plans, directs and administers the Center's Health and Wellness Services Program including medical, dental, mental health care for students, environmental health and TEAP. 

Summary of Position Functions:

• Develops and implements the Health and Wellness Services Program in accordance with DOL guidelines, federal, state and city laws and regulations. 
• Provides supervision, training, assessments, 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 outlines in the center's Health and Safety Orders.
• Schedules cursory medical examinations for new students.
• Manages mental health programs; makes referrals to and coordinates center activities of the mental health consultant, TEAP, TUPP, and all other health-related programs.  
• Establish and manage medical records and the Health Management Information System. 
• Prepare medical and serious incident reports. 
• Communicates with parents, legal guardians and other personal regarding students' health and wellbeing. 
• Conduct center needs health assessment, plans and coordinates services and programs that responds to identified student needs. 
• Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinical supplies. Ensures that assigned staff performs monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates. 
• Ensures the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste generated by the health and wellness center.
• Inspect the food service facility and dormitories regularly. 
• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to ensure compliance with center and ETR policies and procedures. 

Note: This job description is not all- inclusive. You will perform all otter assigned tasks to ensure the organizations on-going needs are being met. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of management practices; proven ability to lead and support a team
• Ability to understand, control and track direct spending and labor budgets
• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices
• Knowledge of current state, federal, and local laws regulating health care and patient privacy (HIPPA)
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiarity with medical needs of youth adults
• Meticulous documentation and record keeping skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment. 
• Proficient using computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.

Educational Requirements:

• State Licensed Registered Nurse
• Three years' experience as a practicing nurse, one of which is in a supervisory capacity. 
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess a current CPR, First Aid and AED Certification. 

Benefits: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for employees
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
• Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work)
• 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily. 

ADA Requirements: 

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably, accommodate disabled individuals however, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means, an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating fluently in English 
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or to exchange information in person or over the phone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional, or frequent periods 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and other office equipment 
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping, and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects

Working Conditions: 

• School Health Care and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Handle Hazardous Materials and waste, exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Exposure risk of illnesses
• On-Call Availability to attend to emergencies as required 
• May be required to occasionally work a flex schedule to include evenings and weekends. 

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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