Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager

Salary: See Position Description
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2025055S
Agency: Winthrop University
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/18195.
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: EA80
Slot Number:: 0001
Position Number:: 2025055S
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Student Wellness, the Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager plans, organizes, and implements services and policies for Student Health Services; coordinates and supervises day-to-day activities associated with the delivery of health services; and provides direct patient care and health education aimed at promoting student wellness and decreasing disease.

Medical Services/Program Management

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients with acute health problems, with an emphasis on wellness and prevention; establishes medical diagnoses, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, and performs/monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans; consults with offsite collaborating physician/Medical Director to provide high-quality primary care; and prescribes and regulates medications per protocols.
• Adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and South Carolina Board of Nursing and Department of Public Health standards.
• Serves as campus resource on current health issues and provides in-service training for Health Services staff.
• Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge relative to professional practices and acquires continuing education credits as required to maintain licensure.
• Meets at least annually with the collaborating physician.
• Serves as director of the onsite lab.
• Oversees use of the department's electronic health records.

Supervisory

• Hires and orients new nursing and medical office personnel.
• Evaluates work performance and prepares appraisals for direct reports according to performance management policies/timelines.
• Provides training, coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Schedules and supervises nurses and medical office personnel and their delegated activities; provides opportunities for continuing education; and guides employees in maintaining a high standard of student healthcare.
• Conducts staff meetings.

Administrative

• Assists in formulating and implementing department policies and programs.
• Oversees functioning of Health Services programs and partnerships with community providers.
• Maintains a log of patient complaints and responses/follow-up.
• Strategically manages allocated direct operating budget.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing or related healthcare field.
• At least two years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• At least five years of nursing experience.
• At least two years of experience in a nursing supervisory/leadership role.
• Current FNP-BC certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Current APRN license in good standing with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS/AED for healthcare providers.
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and management of acute medical conditions.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to develop and implement plans and activities for the department and provide leadership and clinical supervision, including performance evaluations, for nursing and medical office staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health or urgent care facility.
• Behavioral health medication management competency.
• Psychiatric medication management certification.

Additional Comments

Travel/Overtime Requirements: Infrequent evening program requests may occur.

** New Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $85,258 (Aug. 16 to May 15 each year)

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Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.