Patient Care Coordinator

Working Title: Patient Care Coordinator

State Role Title: Registered Nurse II/Nurse Practitioner I/Physician Assistant

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300016 - Student Health Serv

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $62,500 - $65,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 04/30/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates patient care for the James Madison University Health Center's acute care and urgent care facilities with 8-10 care providers and ancillary services. Nursing Supervisor for the Health Center's Health Information Department. Collaborates with other JMU faculty and staff to provide holistic health promotion, prevention, peer engagement and overall advancement of community wellbeing. Interfaces with JMU students, staff, and parents clinically as needed. Practices as a Registered Nurse in compliance with Health Center policies and procedures/nurse protocols, University guidelines, ANA guidelines, and the American College Health Standards of Nursing practice. Serve as first line of communication with students, faculty and parents for medical/wellness related issues that impacts the quality and effectiveness of patient care. Direct supervisor for Health Information Department which is a significant Health Center service for students. Coordinates care with both JMU and community providers for students. Develop, implement and evaluate outreach initiatives in collaboration with JMU's Health Promotion Department. Utilizes the Nursing Process, to include assessment, formulation of a nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide quality nursing care to eligible JMU students. Utilize the Triage system based upon random, appreciative, and critical thinking as a keystone of decision making to expeditiously channel each student to the appropriate health care source.

Qualifications:

-Current Virginia RN license
-CPR/AED Certified
-Proficient computer abilities and experience in Medicat EMR
-Knowledgeable in the college healthcare setting

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.