Student Health & Well-Being Temporary Worker

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for providing quality care to college age students helping them to attain or maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being to be successful in the classroom and campus community. The RN will provide clinical support for a medical provider as well as perform their own nursing triage, assessment and care as guided by Standing Orders. This is a fill in as needed position during the academic year. The Registered Nurse provides primary care nursing services in an outpatient clinic during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Job Duties:

• Provides nursing triage, assesses the physical and emotional condition of the student patient, provides appropriate care and treatment
• Ability to work independently using decision making judgement with regard to nursing diagnosis and treatment (using Standing Orders)
• Documents effectively and accurately in an Electronic Medical Record (PyraMED)
• Collects and performs CLIA waived point of care laboratory testing of patient specimens.
• Proficient in phlebotomy skills. Prepares specimens to send out to reference lab
• Performs therapeutic measures and nursing services ordered by health center Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to include dispensing and administering medications, vaccines, allergy injections, ear lavage, wound care and EKG
• Works closely with the Medical Provider to assist with women's health exams, I&Ds, suturing, eye trays and other tasks as needed. Acts as a chaperone during sensitive exams.
• Ability to recognize and take prompt action during emergency situations
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries, and effectively triages through clear communication. Schedules patients to be seen as appropriate
• Maintains quality, safety and infection control standards
• Coordinates appointments and completes follow up on referrals to radiology and community specialists
• Provides information and instructions regarding preventative health, health practices and self-care
• Maintains patient privacy and the security of patient information

Qualifications:

• BSN with at least 3 years of experience
• Current NC Registered Nurse Licence
• Current certification in BLS CPR/AED
• Previous experience in college health, public health, primary care or urgent care/emergency room experience preferred.

This is a fill in as needed position.

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu