Health & Wellness Director at Adams and Associates in Exeter, Rhode Island

Job Description:

WHY WORK FOR US?

-Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
-Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff - only $2.50 for a hot meal and salad bar!!!

-Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
-State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment - cancel that expensive gym membership!!!

-Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
-Courteous, team-oriented, diverse staff and student body


WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?

We support the Job Corps program's mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Certified Medical Assistant Certification.


EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS

Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check.


Here is the schedule for this role:



MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8am-5pm



POSITION SUMMARY


The Health & Wellness Director is responsible for the management and supervision of the Wellness Services Center and for the provision of preventative and emergency health services and wellness education to students. Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information and compliance with all HIPAA laws. Manages a department of seven - 2 PT RN's / 1 PT LPN / 1 FT LPN / 1 Mental Health Consultant / 1 Drug & Alcohol Counselor / 1 Medical Clerk.




JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Center establishes and maintains Memorandums of Understandings with local hospitals and wellness related community resources.
• Compiles and submits all required reports and plans per DOL/Corporate policy. o Ensures adequate staff coverage to meet the needs and requirements of the student population
• Oversees and manages the Wellness budget and identifies and secures cost-saving measures.
• Acts as Center liaison with local agencies for purchasing applicable third-party health insurance for students, coordinating health services, environmental health inspections and other health-related issues.
• Evaluates student health issues and concerns and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains and revises current health care guidelines to ensure quality and effective wellness services to students.
• Coordinates and oversees the chronic condition case management programs.
• Complies with local and federal guidelines for the administration of all medications and maintenance of medical records.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical equipment and supplies.
• Works with Safety and Security Department to complete and submit required Significant Incident Reports.
• Ensures compliance with HIPPA and other applicable laws and regulations regarding patient privacy and the maintenance of medical records.
• Proactively manages the Centers medical separation process and ensures that students are provided with the required medical services and referrals to ensure student return and completion of the Job Corps program.
• Ensures Wellness Department Participation and active membership in the Centers HEALs (Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyles) Committee. May serve as the wellness representative on the committee.
• Other duties as assigned

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state of RI
• Three years of health care experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity required
• DOL Approval required