Nursing Supervisor

Salary/Position Classification

• $75,500+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week during the academic year, with 50% schedule during the summer
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Nursing Supervisor leads the SHS Nursing Department in the mission of College Health Nursing Practice. The Nursing Supervisor participates on the leadership team and accreditation team. The Nursing Supervisor functions as the infection Control Lead and also coordinates mental health care of UND students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise Nursing Department
  • Lead nursing department in the nursing process to provide developmental-level, culturally sensitive, and diverse patient-centered medical and mental health care to students within the UND community
  • Assure Nursing Department meets professional standards of care while practicing within the Nursing Scope of Practice
  • Schedule and facilitate nursing department meetings
  • Coordinate nursing schedule
  • Identify staffing needs, with approval from Administration, is responsible for hiring of nursing staff, new nursing staff orientation, and annual nursing staff performance appraisals
  • Support and encourage opportunity for staff professional development
  • Support and establish practices to successfully retain accreditation by the American Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
  • Annually, and as needed, review and revise Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual, Medical Standing Orders, Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Prepare and monitor nursing department budget
  • Order and purchase medical and pharmaceutical supplies
  • Monitor cost of goods sold and adjusts per SHS fee schedule procedure
  • Participate in annual fee schedule review
  • Participate as a member of the SHS Leadership team
• Assist Provider in evaluation and treatment of patients
  • Practice within professional, ethical, and legal parameters, maintaining strict patient confidentially 100% of time.
    • Provide nonjudgmental care and sensitivity regardless of race, gender or culturally diverse attitudes.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health record (EHR), interview patients, record vital signs, review and update medication list and allergies.
  • Administer treatments and intravenous (IV) therapy as ordered by the medical provider.
  • Perform preliminary procedures for FAA/ATC, ROTC, GYN, and physical exams.
  • Prep patient for procedures, obtain appropriate signature on informed consent and ancillary surgical documents, provide appropriate pre and post-procedure care and education.
  • Assist with surgical, casting, and splinting procedures.
  • Assist in referrals to other specialties as directed by medical providers. Arrange for emergent transfer to an acute care setting and transfer of appropriate records for continuation of care, adhering to FERPA & HIPAA guidelines.
  • Utilize standing orders to administer treatments, medications, vaccinations and to order appropriate lab and x-ray studies.
  • Order T-Spot testing, per standing orders. Arrange Public Health follow-up of latent TB clients per medical provider order.
  • Prepare specimens for lab analysis, utilizing knowledge of Blood Borne Pathogens and adhering to infection control guidelines in all procedures.
  • Dispense and fit crutches; Instruct patient on correct usage.
  • Perform audiometry, vision, or additional tests when indicated or by provider order.
  • Perform peak flow testing and nebulizer treatments.
  • Provide emergency services during hours of clinic operation (CPR, First Aid, AED).
  • Triage Patients and be included in the rotation of the late/triage nurse schedule.
  • Provide care for patients not seen by a medical provider in various methods such as in-person, by phone, and/or electronically
  • Perform general nursing procedures within the scope of nursing practice to address clinic needs
  • Provide assistance to Immunization Compliance Officer to assure Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Meningitis immunizations, and Tuberculosis screening requirements are in compliance with North Dakota University System policy.
• Mental Health Coordinator
  • Serve as SHS case manager for SHS providers, mental health providers, and mental health patients
  • Schedule and facilitate case management meetings between SHS providers, psychiatric providers, and UCC providers
  • Facilitate, with UCC, integration of Psychiatric Doctoral Interns into SHS medical practice
  • Oversee psychiatric telemedicine practice
  • Educate and enhance patients’ knowledge of psychiatric conditions 
• Infection Control Lead
  • Assure clinic practices are compliant with AAAHC Infection Control Guidelines
  • Assume responsibilities of SHS Exposure Control Officer
    • Establish written procedures and training program related to communicable disease
    • Develop, maintain, and update exposure determination list
    • Develop and administer any additional related policies and practices, in coordination with the Office of Safety, necessary to support the effective implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP), and remain current on all legal requirements concerning communicable diseases
    • Solicit input from employees, who are potentially exposed to injuries from contaminated sharps, in the identification, evaluation, and selection of effective engineering and work practice controls, and document the solicitation in an addendum to the ECP. Identify the changes made when updating the ECP
    • Act as a liaison during Office of Safety inspections and conduct annual programs audits to maintain an up-to-date Environmental Compliance Assessment Protocol. 
    • Maintain an up-to-date list of department personnel requiring training; develop and implement a training program through the Office of Safety; maintain class rosters and copies of training material, and annually review the training program for compliance with this policy 
    • Review and update the ECP annually with the Office of Safety on or before January 1 of each year 
    • Ensure that a copy of the ECP is accessible to all department employees
    • Assist in reporting exposure incidents to the Office of Safety using the Incident Reporting and Incident Investigation Report forms 
• Other duties as assigned
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times as per FERPA and HIPAA guidelines
  • Oversee medical equipment maintenance and repair (BioMed)
  • Participate in opportunities, clinic and campus wide, to enhance the educational experience and success of UND students
  • Community involvement
  • Within professional scope of practice, perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Student Health Services and the UND community 

Required Competencies

• Thorough understanding of the Nursing Process
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to critically analyze data and processes to improve operations and patient care
• Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work cooperatively with others

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota or eligible for licensure prior to start date
• 3 years of nursing experience
• CPR certified, or obtain certification within 30 days of employment
• General computer experience
• Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 2 years previous supervisory experience
• Experience in College Health Center, an ambulatory clinic, or public health setting, with increasing responsibility in clinic setting and/or healthcare setting
• EMR experience