IWU Job Openings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership:
  • Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure delivery of evidence-based, quality healthcare services
  • Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor clinical outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and institutional policies
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to healthcare providers and support staff
  • Conduct clinical assessment and care of patients- care for minor injuries and illness, provide vaccines, blood draws, referrals as needed, follow up care, dispense medications per standing orders or orders of the NP, and assist the NP
    
    
• Staff Management:
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified clinical staff, including nurses, student nurse employees, and support personnel
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support professional development
  • Coordinate staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage for all clinical services
  • Foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
  • Address personnel issues and implement corrective actions when necessary

• Administrative Oversight:
  • Develop and manage the clinical services budget, monitoring expenses and revenue
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and service development
  • Oversees all outside vendors and contracts, such as lab services, electronic medical records, and other third-party services
  • Monitors contracts to ensure quality services and cost effectiveness
  • Oversee inventory management for medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals
  • Works closely with the Medical Director on standing orders, policies, and procedures
  • Serves on the Student Development Leadership team
    
    
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance programs and infection control protocols
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality standards and the HIPAA Privacy Officer
  • Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation and processes
  • Investigate and address patient complaints or safety concerns
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices
    
    
• Patient Care Coordination:
  • Oversee care coordination for complex cases and referrals to specialty services
  • Ensure appropriate follow-up care and continuity of services
  • Develop protocols for emergencies and crisis intervention
  • Coordinate with other campus departments and external healthcare partners to support students' success and employee services, including but not limited to:
    • Collaborates with Risk Management and other entities that organize international travel to promote travel health care
    • Serve on various campus committees (Care Team and Clearance+Operational Retention Committee).
    • Care Team supports students at risk or in crisis
    • The Clearance and Operational Retention Committee coordinates the onboarding of students and ongoing support for students
    • Collaborates with Health Sciences to provide services needed to prepare students for clinical sites; Collaborates with Athlete Trainers to provide holistic care for athletes
    • Collaborates with the Center for Student Success to support students with mental health concerns and ADA needs
    • Collaborates with the School of Nursing to provide a clinical experience for student nurses completing their Public Health and/or Leadership requirements
    • Collaborates with Residential Life to support the health and wellness of students
    • Collaborates with the local and state public health departments to provide additional services to our IWU community
    • Collaborates with People and Culture (HR) to provide services that support the wellness of the IWU community

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in nursing
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse
• Experience with electronic health records and healthcare information systems
• Experience with public health is helpful
• Experience in leadership is helpful

Required Skills

• Experience with electronic health records and healthcare information systems
• Experience with public health is helpful

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.