Student Health & Well-Being Temporary Worker chez Davidson College

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

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