Position Function:
To direct and supervise the nursing staff in the provision of quality health care within the Longest Student Health Center.
Salary Grade: 15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization: Medical
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides and supervises direct patient care and assessment, ensuring quality control of area nursing operations.
2. Assist physicians with policy and objective formulation, interpretation, and implementation.
3. Provides professional and administrative supervision and leadership to professional and support nursing staff; allocates and evaluates work, provides guidance and training, and participates in hiring and performance management decision making as appropriate.
4. Provides direct routine patient assessment and treatment, to include clinical/nursing procedures, as required within the parameters of the health center; notifies attending physician as required for non-routine care or other unusual medical circumstance.
5. Promote and coordinate continuing education for staff and in-service training meetings.
6. Maintain medical supply and equipment inventory and ensures the functionality of clinic facilities.
7. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
8. Serves as liaison and provides consultation on related issues, regulations, and standards pertaining to area of clinical specialty.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Nursing Degree from an Accredited nursing program.
Experience: 3 years Experience and demonstrated current clinical competence in nursing practice.
Substitutions: Indicated education and experience is required. No substitutions.
Certification or Licensure Requirements: Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous managerial experience in a healthcare setting > 1 year
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Knowledge of patient evaluation. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise. Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records in an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping/kneeling,
crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
ink to apply: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/listing/
Applicants must apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/listing/. Please include a cover letter and resume along with the names, addressed, and telephone number of three references.
Equal Employment opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
