RN, Per Diem
7 days ago
Job Description:
DIVISION: Student Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Student Health Center (SHC)
BASIC FUNCTION: Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students; provides operational support within the Student Health Center; assists with health education for individual patients as well as health education outreach.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Access to confidential medical information; ability to function during peak periods of demand for health care; exposure to all types of illnesses and blood borne pathogens.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse in CT; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
Continuing education in late adolescent issues. CPR certification is required.
EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years nursing experience, demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Emergency room experience helpful.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students. Ensures compliance with physician/APRN orders, the Nurse Practice Act, and established departmental policies and procedures. This involves:
* conducting an initial nursing assessment of the patient, and working with the physician/APRN to implement a diagnostic /treatment plan,
* administering medications and treatment plans as prescribed by physician/APRN
* administering immunizations, and updates as prescribed by physician/APRN,
* assisting physician/APRN in emergency procedures,
* interacting with Public Safety, Student Services, Academic and other University departments, as needed,
* arranging transportation for students to hospital, doctor's office, therapy, immediate care, etc.,
* fostering an environment of trust and caring necessary within a health facility,
* maintaining SHC required nursing competencies.
2. Provides operational support within the SHC. This involves:
* maintaining, documenting and updating medical records,
* scheduling referral appointments for students,
* facilitating physician/APRN review of incoming diagnostic testing reports
3. Assists with the preparation and execution of preventative, wellness and other health educational programs.
4. Supports the Health Center by providing the following:
* greeting, assisting and referring visitors, students and telephone callers,
* responding to routine and complex requests for information and other oral communication.
5. Develops competency utilizing Information Technology Services at Fairfield University. This includes:
* accessing and maintaining working knowledge of Banner computer system,
* accessing and maintaining working knowledge of the Gallagher-Student Health Insurance web-site,
* accessing and maintaining working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the my.fairfield web platform.
* accessing and maintaining working knowledge of the Medicat Practice Management system.
6. Promotes safe working conditions. This involves:
* promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials,
* notifying the SHC Director and/or Campus Operations department immediately of any unsafe working conditions,
* adhering to Infection Control Policy and Procedure.
7. Participates in the growth and development of the Health Center. This involves:
* remaining informed of national, university and departmental health concerns and procedures for effective treatment, communication and education,
* monitoring developments in health care through attendance at workshops and seminars as well as the reading of professional literature,
* attending departmental staff meetings,
* communicating effectively with the SHC Director concerning pertinent departmental and university matters,
* promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and promoting an image consistent with the SHC/university mission,
* promoting and supporting the Fairfield University Mission and Identity.
8. Participates in SHC committee work as assigned by the SHC Director; Examples include:
* The SHC Risk Management Committee which is charged with implementing and maintaining a program of risk management designed to protect the life and welfare of the SHC's patients and employees.
* The SHC Quality Improvement Committee which is charged with setting the quality improvement priorities and standards, as well as the oversight, coordination and development of quality improvement activities.
9. Performs other duties as directed.
FUNCTIONS REQUIRING SPECIAL PRIVILEGING:
Administering allergy desensitization injections
Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.
* Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Category:
Student Life - Nurses
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
* Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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