Health and Wellness Manager RN

Eckerd Connects•Washington, DC

1d•$95,000 - $109,650•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Wellness Manager reports to the Center Director and is a salaried, exempt position. The Health & Wellness Manager is a Registered Nurse that is responsible for the overall supervision of the health and wellness department and services. The Health & Wellness Manager provides health and wellness assessments and screening, nursing interventions, emergency care, education, and referral services in conjunction with health and wellness staff and health subcontractors. Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies. Ensures that assigned staff perform monthly inventories of supplies to include expiration dates. Monitors and ensures the proper storage and condition of supplies and specimens. Initiates workers’ compensation documentation and maintains secondary OSHA logs. Performs follow-up check on workers’ compensation cases. Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments. Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans according to protocol outlined in the center’s Health Standing Orders. Documents each encounter with students in their health records and ensures quality assurance audits. Works closely with counselors, residential staff, and wellness instructors in providing wellness education to students. Interprets all expected outcomes, policies and procedures outlined in the PRH and Federal Register Pertinent to the center’s health and wellness component. Ensures the reporting of all communicable diseases, child abuse cases, etc., as mandated by state and county regulations. Ensures the proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the health and Wellness center. Ensures the proper protocol is followed for infection control. Ensures the proper handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the appropriate sterilization of equipment.

Requirements

Licensed as Registered Nurse in Washington D.C.
Minimum of an associate degree in nursing
Active, unrestricted license to practice in state where center is located
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefer three years of experience as a practicing nurse, one of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall supervision of the health and wellness department and services.
Provides health and wellness assessments and screening, nursing interventions, emergency care, education, and referral services.
Orders and maintains current dated pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies.
Ensures assigned staff perform monthly inventories of supplies, including expiration dates.
Monitors and ensures the proper storage and condition of supplies and specimens.
Initiates workers’ compensation documentation and maintains secondary OSHA logs.
Performs follow-up checks on workers’ compensation cases.
Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments.
Establishes individualized student health and wellness plans.
Documents each student encounter in their health records and ensures quality assurance audits.
Works closely with counselors, residential staff, and wellness instructors in providing wellness education to students.
Interprets expected outcomes, policies, and procedures pertinent to the center’s health and wellness component.
Ensures the reporting of all communicable diseases, child abuse cases, etc., as mandated by state and county regulations.
Ensures the proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous wastes.
Ensures the proper protocol is followed for infection control, handling of specimens and equipment, and sterilization of equipment.