UNIV- Director of Student Health Services (Nurse Practitioner)- Student Health & Wellbeing Care at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center in Main Campus

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Job Description Summary The Director of the Student Health Services provides leadership for the operations of the Student Health Services (SHS) and co-leads the Student Health & Wellbeing Care clinic as part of the Division of Education Innovation and Student Life (EISL). Reporting to the Associate Provost for EISL, the Director of the SHS serves a critical and important role in providing progressive, positive, and effective leadership in the institution’s commitment to the promotion of health and well-being of MUSC students. The clinic provides in-person and virtual primary care services and health promotion programs to eligible students at MUSC. The Director of the SHS provides overall direction, leadership, management, and strategic vision to the clinic, including the delivery and assurance of the quality of clinical care and overall direction, training, and mentorship of the SHS staff. The Director reports to the Associate Provost for EISL, and in partnership, is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all performance improvement programs, policies and procedures, and maintenance of high-quality patient care services. The Director serves as a medical advisor and resource to university leadership and the campus community on matters related to student health and well-being. Working closely with the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Director of SHS implements activities and programs that promote an integration of physical and mental health care and education, both co-directing the Student Health & Wellbeing Care clinic. Aligned with the MUSC strategic plan, EISL provides services to students and campus stakeholders to support a successful academic experience and enhance the development of personal and social responsibility while fostering a safe, healthy, inclusive, and supportive community at MUSC. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Unclassified Cost Center CC002245 ESL Student Health & Wellbeing Care Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Clinical/Patient Care 50% Provide in-person and virtual primary care services and health promotion to eligible students at MUSC. Patient care includes, but is not limited to, initial and follow up assessments, history-taking, physical examinations, utilization of differential diagnoses, identification of appropriate interventions, consultations and referrals as indicated, and basic emergency treatment and stabilization 20% Serve on the SC Student Health Insurance Consortium, Infection Control Committee. Coordinate and participate in the development and analysis of data related to University Practices. Support the development and maintenance of contractual relationships as they relate to clinic equipment and technology. Collaborate with other SHS clinics around the state and nation. Administrative 15% Lead the SHS clinic team in supporting best practices in primary care, health promotion, and well-being. Supervise and train SHS employees in evidence-based best practices. Develop, articulate, and implement programs that promote MUSC's vision for innovation in health care. Remain alert and continuously scan the environment for innovative trends and opportunities in primary health care and in health promotion and well-being. Leverage knowledge of health care research and trends to develop strategies for providing clinical care and health education to MUSC students. Work with staff to ensure clinical protocols are current within parameters set by medical consensus, Centers for Disease Control, state and federal laws, ethical guidelines, and licensing requirements. Collaborate with the EISL Executive Director of Finance and Administration and Associate Provost for EISL to identify clinic needs, to submit budget requests annually, and to respond to budget issues as required throughout the year, aligning