Staff Nurse, RN

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General Information
Position Title:	Staff Nurse, RN
Control Number:	002058
Reports To:	002203
Position Title	Department Name
Director of Health Center, College Physician, and Head Team Physician	Health Center
Department Name:	Health Center
Location:	Health Center
Date Prepared:	May-99
Exempt:	Yes

Primary Purpose

Assesses and treats acute and routine health care needs in the college-aged and adult population to provide quality outpatient/inpatient care.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

*Provides emergency care to students on a walk-in basis.

*Assesses the physical and psychological health needs of students using interview and observation skills.

*Treats students according to standing orders for acute and chronic illness.

*Collaborates with MD and NP, College counseling staff and area health care providers in offering students comprehensive services.

*Administers medications fully knowing their action, dosage and possible side effects.

*Performs laboratory tests and interprets results; documents all relevant information into students' health record.

*Educates and counsels students on a variety of health care issues.

*Protects confidentiality of students' records.

*Uses specialized knowledge of anatomy and physiology, HIV disease, sexually transmitted diseases, travel immunizations, alcohol and drug abuse, contraception and psychological emergencies in evaluation and treatment.

*Responds to all questions and concerns of student's family and the College community, with student's permission.

Serves as liaison to the campus and community on health issues.

*Refers students with specialized needs, as needed.

Provides orientatation to new personnel.

*Responds on short notice to cover staffing shortage to ensure nursing coverage.

Shares emergency night-time call at director's request.

Education & Training

Registered Nurse with BSN from an NLN accredited program preferred.

Experience

Nursing experience is required. Experience in a community setting preferred.

Knowledge

Physical assessment skills, CPR certification, first aid training and some laboratory skills are required.

Other

Must handle confidential information in a discreet manner. Nursing services are provided when school is in session including weekends and lunch recesses.