Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Director, Student Health Services

Department
Student Health Services (Dept)

Primary Location
San Marcos Campus

Location Details

• Palomar has multiple campus locations (San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook); training may occur at any of these locations and the work location is subject to change depending on future department needs.
• Requires travel to other District locations.

Full or Part Time
Full-Time

Category
Administrative

Hours per week
Exempt Position

Number of Months
12 month

Work Schedule

• Exempt Position
• Occasional night and weekend hours may be required due to department needs.

Grade
66

Salary/Wage

$10,944.52 [step 1] - $13,463.54 [step 6]. Starting salary placement within the established salary schedule is negotiable dependent upon education and experience. In addition, administrators that possess earned doctorates from accredited institutions are awarded an annual stipend of $1,842.81.

Salary/Wage Frequency
Monthly

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.

• Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO, and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
• Vacation, sick leave and 25 paid holidays
• $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
• Employee long-term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - Confidential free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources for all members of your household
• Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits
• Enrollment in CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System)

The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.

Primary Function

Responsible for providing leadership, planning, and evaluation of the Student Health Services department, including administering the program as a non-profit center; developing and administering budgets; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing advanced nursing care and follow-up when necessary. Maintains liaisons with health-related partners and health care facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) or 2) below:

1. A Master's degree in nursing AND a California Public Health Nurse Certificate.
2. A Bachelor's degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, AND a Master's degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health, or community health.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Licenses and/or Certificates

1. A valid, current California license as a Registered Nurse by time of appointment.
2. Valid, current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications by time of appointment.
3. Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Supervision Received From: Dean, Student Affairs

Supervision Given: Classified, hourly, and volunteer staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Performs full supervisory activities in accordance with relevant District policies, procedures, and applicable employee contracts/handbooks, which includes selecting and training new employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating completed work; approving overtime/compensatory time; preparing and signing employee performance evaluations; recommending reclassifications; responding to grievances and taking appropriate disciplinary action; and performing related supervisory activities; provides supervision to Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses performing advanced level nursing practice protocols, including crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and guidance and advanced practice in specialty areas.
2. Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates all aspects of the Student Health Services department, including, but not limited to assessing and treating medical illnesses and injuries; referring patients to and following up with physicians, community health care providers, and/or human services agencies; coordinating general health screenings, health education presentations, and communicable disease prevention; collaborates with District personnel and departments in the District-wide coordination of emergency response and crisis intervention.
3. Collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to evaluate and interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, policies, and procedures, evaluating needs, options and funding requirements.
4. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities, services and operations of the overall Student Health Services program; allocates personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
5. In collaboration with the Director, Behavioral Health and Wellness, directs the Student Health Services function by developing the annual implementation plan for each District education center and student health clinic and for administering Student Health Services program components including medical clinics, nursing clinics, pharmacy drug distribution, emergency care and crisis intervention and community health programs.
6. Administers the Student Health Services program as an autonomous non-profit center; negotiates contracts with vendors, physicians and with the California Department of Public Health; provides for cost-effective operations in each facility; establishes profit margins and assures Student Health Services operations and activities are within health fee revenues collected and identified in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
7. Develops marketing plans, communications campaigns, and activities to promote Student Health Services programs and enhance health awareness; prepares and delivers presentations; develops and distributes informational materials; develops and promotes health instruction and awareness throughout the District for students on a variety of health-related topics.
8. In collaboration with the Director, Behavioral Health and Wellness, administers, prepares, submits and monitors the annual budgets for student health fees, student clinic fee for services, employee fee for service, community fee for service and grants; researches and approves expenditures for services, supplies and equipment according to established policies; ensures use of funds complies with the California Education Code and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
9. Develops and revises policies and procedures relating to the overall health and safety program of the District; develops innovative campus and community health programs in coordination with the District's Strategic Plan, Student Services plan, and state and federal laws.
10. Assures health programs address the needs of the District's diverse and multicultural student populations; provides consultation and support to District departments and programs that serve students with special needs, including, but not limited, to the Disability Resource Center, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, International Students, Veterans Services, the Pride Center, and English as a Second Language.
11. Provides advanced practice nursing care and follow-up; directs and ensures the proper administration of clinical laboratory tests; directs Student Health Services activities and staff to arrange patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
12. In collaboration with Student Health Services staff, behavioral health counseling services staff, the District, and community service agencies, develops, implements, and evaluates educational and outreach activities on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of a variety of health-related issues.
13. Provides communication on behalf of the District for the Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control including prevention, regulations and recommendations for the prevention of communicable diseases; updates policies and procedures.
14. Coordinates with the Environmental Health and Safety department and the Palomar College Police Department to formulate, communicate, and train District staff in District emergency procedures, responses to urgent situations, disaster preparedness, and compliance plans.
15. Responds to difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints about Student Health Services; responds to and resolves complaints and issues.
16. Provides leadership and direction in Student Health Services' use of technology, including medical equipment, computers, and software programs in order to meet the current standard of practice.
17. Maintains ongoing communications with staff, faculty, students and professional associations at the federal, state and local level and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.
18. Coordinates with faculty to develop health education programs for the classroom.
19. Directs the development and administration of health physical exams for admission of students into the health, medical and public service programs of the District.
20. Coordinates and facilitates students' access to benefits through the District's student accident insurance.
21. Oversees confidentiality of medical information to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
22. Identifies and procures sources of increased funding by establishing and maintaining partnerships in the community and working with the Palomar College Foundation.
23. Serves as a health care broker by maintaining relationships with community and private health resources and community emergency facilities to assure cooperative and efficient referrals to the community health care system and other community resources.
24. Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of complex narrative and statistical reports, records, and files relative to Student Health Services and its functional areas and operations; ensures mandated reports are submitted to the appropriate government agencies according to established timelines; plans and coordinates research projects related to areas of responsibility.
25. Maintains an adequate inventory of medical and information supplies, materials and equipment.

Marginal Functions:

Attends mandatory professional conferences to remain current in the field in order to maintain medical and professional licensing.

1. Participates in/on a variety of committees, task forces, boards, meetings, and/or other related groups in order to receive and/or convey information.
2. Participates in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces.
3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of:

1. Management principles and practices.
2. Medical, nursing, and public health protocols and clinical procedures.
3. Technical aspects of public health, medical, and nursing care.
4. Public relations principles, including public relations, marketing, public speaking, and development of collateral materials.
5. Procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and maintenance.
6. Advanced use of medical equipment and technology.
7. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software programs relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
8. Computerized data management, storage and retrieval systems relevant to area of responsibility.
9. Advanced research methods and report writing techniques.
10. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
11. Public and community relations principles and practices, including the use of tact, patience and courtesy.
12. Community college org