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Reporting to the Medical Director, the Associate Director, Student Health Services (SHS) will provide strategic leadership, support, supervision and consultation for high quality health services to the LMU student community. Promote a safe and healthful environment for students staff by maintaining a student health care facility that is professional, caring, and respectful of all students, faculty, and staff within the context of a Catholic University in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. Serving primarily as a clinician (70%) and administrator (30%) effectively and efficiently administer and coordinate health services, health education programming including working with the SHS Student Ambassadors, and ensure that the Student Health Services meets AAAHC requirements.
*For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Position Specific Accountabilities

• Develop, plan, and implement policies of the health center. Maintain standards of care consistent with the Accreditation for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) requirements.

• Provide clinical leadership for SHS operations including but not limited to recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, development, and evaluation of professional and support staff.

• Provide clinical input and vision for strategic planning for SHS to both the Director of Operations as well as the Medical Director

• Provide a full range of primary care medical services functioning as a nurse practitioner, on a part-time basis; maintain patient flow through the clinic by functioning as a nurse for the physician and nurse practitioner when needed.

• Develop, plan, implement, and/or moderate programs with the Medical Director, including the student health education and awareness programs, continuous quality improvement, peer review, and the SHS Student Ambassadors

• Serve as a liaison and information referral source for the university, students, community agencies and organizations, and professional associations regarding health issues and interface with the other university departments on areas of mutual interest.

• Review, edit, and update the SHS Policies and Procedures manual annually at minimum

• Must be eligible and accepted for malpractice insurance coverage with the university insurance carrier.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of health education programs for the LMU community.

• Represent LMU within the college health and medical community and at professional organizations or associations: serve on health-related committees as required.

• Provide general counsel to University Administrators regarding medical policy when requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications

• A Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Science in Nursing.

• Minimum two years of administrative and supervisory experience in a health care clinic setting. Three years of increasingly responsible experience as Advanced Practice Nurse in family practice or related field.

• Certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program.

• Valid and current California license as a Registered Nurse.

• Valid and current California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner certificate.

• Valid and current California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner Furnishing certificate.

• Valid and current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.

• Valid and current Advanced Practice Nurse National certification.

• Valid and current basic life support (or higher) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing care principles, practices, methods, and procedures. Knowledge of medical/legal issues and regulations governing health and allied health services. Knowledge of resources for health education. Understanding of health insurance, especially student health insurance. Awareness of current practices in college, industrial, ambulatory, or allied health field. Experience in Student Health/College Health is preferred.

• Establish administrative policies and procedures and implement them to ensure the orderly and effective management of the organization. Apply clinical skills in a student health services environment. Develop and implement a health education and promotion program. Effectively interact with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Analyze complex problems and implement change. Compose written reports and health education and information materials and directly supervise students working on these materials in collaboration with campus partners.

• Primarily those of a competent nurse/nurse practitioner including but not limited to: providing basic gynecological health care, performing accurate vital signs, venipuncture, I.V. line placement, basic life support, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment, interpretation and performance of lab testing (wet mounts, urine sediment examination, microscopy, centrifuge operation, assisting with minor surgery and application of liquid nitrogen).

• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.

• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Point N Click electronic medical record system

• Operate Windows based computer software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel as well as University web-based applications such as Qualtrics and Smartsheet

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment is normal.
MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
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Staff Regular
Salary range
$132,400.00 - $178,700.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
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LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.