Director of Health and Wellness
Company: San Joaquin Delta College
Location: Stockton
Posted on: May 24, 2025
Job Description:
Description
Under the direction of the assigned manager, the Director of Health
and Wellness provides planning, organization, leadership, and
direction for the delivery of health services to students across
the District.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general administrative direction from the Vice President
of Services or designee.
Provides direct supervision to assigned professional, technical
support as well as other administrative support staff, as
assigned
Responsibilities and Duties
Directs and oversees clinical
practice according to Health Services, College policies and
procedures, and provides for the quality of care provided in the
student health services program.Performs a variety of professional
nursing activities including the screening, assessment and
treatment of ill or injured students as described by the Nursing
Practice Act and Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners;
monitor and assure nursing care complies with established health
standards.Screen and evaluate medical conditions; examine students
and identify illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies; provide
treatment and administer first aid and emergency medical care as
necessary; coordinate response to emergency situations; document
all evaluations; maintains patient confidentiality.Trains,
supervises, and evaluates assigned classified employees which
include coordinating the services of independent health care
professionals.Maintains a secure, accessible system of confidential
medical records in accordance with applicable standards of practice
and state and Federal laws.Initiates and updates as necessary
appropriate contractual agreements related to the operation of
District Student Health Services.Ensures required current licensure
for professional staff and services.Conducts periodic needs
assessment and participates with members of the college community
in planning Student Health Services programs to respond to
identified needs; designs and implements new need-based programs,
and monitors existing programs for applicability, safety and
effectiveness.Ensures an appropriate inventory of medical supplies,
equipment, and medications, including appropriate procurement,
storage, security, and maintenance of inventory.Establishes,
reviews, and appropriately revises administrative, clinical and
operational policies, procedures and protocols for Student Health
Services.Directs the preparation and management of the Student
Health Services budget consistent with the District's goals,
policies and mission.Serves as liaison with the community, health
care professionals and agencies for the purposes of offering
services, making effective referrals and coordinating health care
resources.Coordinates with other campus departments in meeting the
health needs of the campus community, including such services as
mandated immunizations, health status and disability
assessment.Presents health awareness information throughout the
District.Plan, develop, and implement innovative programs in order
to provide a rich and supportive student-learning
environment.Assist in grant and resource development, management,
and reporting processes.Recommend and implement program policies
and procedures in compliance with college/district policies and
procedures, state/national accrediting/approving agencies and local
healthcare facilities rules and regulations; interpret department
policies and objectives to other college departments.Develops
standard procedures and protocols consistent with the California
Nursing Practice Act and the Center for Disease Control.Represent
the college at public functions and/or in the community. Assist in
the promotion and marketing of the District Health Services.
Maintain close liaison and harmonious relationships with area
hospitals, related health care facilities, and educational and
public agencies to foster strong working relationships.Serves as a
liaison between the District and Community Medical Centers to
ensure that the Memorandum of Understanding is updated and current
for each cycle of partnership.Serves as a member of the Student
Services Leadership Team.Coordinates the provision of emergency
medical response on campus.Perform related duties and
responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- The goals of shared governance; principles and practices of
administrative organization and management.
- Planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others.
- Applicable federal, state, local, rules and regulations related
to health care services, and familiarization with collective
bargaining agreements.
- Regulations, licensing processes and requirements of the
California Board of Registered Nursing, Board of Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technicians, and Department of Health
Services.
- Current and emerging issues in nursing and health care.
- The grant proposals and process. Ability to:
- Use organizational skills that enable performance of duties in
a timely fashion with attention to detail; effectively communicate
orally and in writing;
- Manage financial resources effectively including determining
how best to utilize resources and managing budgets and
expenditures.
- Use technology including typical office software applications,
and student information and financial systems.
- Work effectively with managers, faculty and staff in a shared
governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of
the District.
- Exercise good judgment.
- Develop and implement grant-funded projects.
- Promote collaboration among the college, nursing and health
science department, and community health care services.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and
disabilities of community college students and staff as
demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and
cultural humility.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Master's Degree in Nursing and California Public Health Nurse
Certificate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a California Public
Health Nurse Certificate, and a Master's in Health Education,
Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Health Care Administration,
Public Health or Community Health.
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in supervising, or leadership in a
healthcare profession (including school nurses), which includes two
(2) years' experience supervising healthcare professionals and
other staff.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: .
- Valid California Registered Nurse License AND a California
Public Health Nurse Certificate.
- Current (or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of
employment) Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
and first aid by a recognized professional organization.
- The incumbent may be required to work evenings (including
attending board meetings) and other irregular hours including
weekends and holidays.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands:
None.
Work Environment:
Clinical or medical lab environment.
Hazards:
Potential exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials.
Supplemental Information
Note: Candidates who previously applied for this position during
the initial posting period will remain under consideration and do
not need to reapply.
Keywords: San Joaquin Delta College, Watsonville , Director of Health and Wellness, Executive , Stockton, California
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