LPN or RN Staff Nurse, Wellness Services presso Northwest Missouri State University, MO

About the Department

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 9-month position

PRIMARY DUTY: The staff nurse will provide patient care and work closely with the providers.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must enjoy working with college students and supporting them on their academic and life journey.

2. Provides direct patient care through history taking and assessment skills within the scope of their practice.

3. Critical thinking skills.

4. Provide care to a diverse population in a nonjudgmental supportive way.

5. Clinically supports providers and other team members of Wellness Services.

6. Proficient with computer skills.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN nursing program.

Certification/License: Unencumbered licensed to practice as an LPN or RN in Missouri.

Experience: Clinic and/or college health experience, experience with electronic medical records

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to function autonomously as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment; commitment to excellence in all aspects of care delivery; leadership skills, committed to being part of a dynamic and fun team, committed to the Northwest students, excellent time management and critical thinking skills

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in a clinic setting that is a modern and well-equipped facility. This position will work the 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break. There is occasional weekend and after 5pm work schedule. This person will follow the academic calendar having time off when the students are not in session.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Electronic medical records, computer, nebulizer, spirometer, copier and fax (this list is not inclusive)

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move quickly; ability to lift heavy boxes up to 40 pounds and lift patients as needed; must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email [email protected] if more information is needed regarding the process.