UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigators RN - Stamford Campus
UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigators RN - Stamford Campus
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Regional Nurse Coordinator this position provides professional nursing and health services to the UConn Stamford campus. As a college health nurse this registered nurse will be responsible for providing patient focused advice and education by supporting the maintenance and improvement of the health of students identifying and assisting in removing or modifying health related barriers and supporting early detection and early intervention strategies. Collaborates with other providers to enable the student to attain and maintain students to other internal or communitybased resources as appropriate. Maintains electronic medical records and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations as well as SHaW policies and procedures and program protocols. May include nursing assessments examinations and treatment on the Storrs campus.
SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations and awareness of how issues of difference power and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding sensitivity and appreciation for health equity social justice cultural humility and inclusiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides in person and telephone advice and consultation with regard to treatment and prevention.
- Assists in the coordination of care and access to health resources within the community.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to formulate individualized plan of care for student patients.
- Provides specific health counseling and general health education to individuals patients and groups.
- Refers and assists patients in securing appointments for specialized medical care beyond the scope of the Student Health and Wellness services which may include supporting students in securing transportation and insurance solutions.
- Participates in and/or conducts inservice presentations. Participates in various SHaW and university committees and advisory groups.
- Interviews patients documents medical history may examine patients and make assessments and/or physical nursing diagnosis of condition of such patient. Counsels patients regarding treatment and prevention.
- Administers medications and treatments provides care via established protocols as authorized by licensed Physicians and Nurse Practitioners.
- Maintains proper electronic clinical records and reports. Maintains medical supplies and equipment as necessary.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of CT
- Bachelors degree in nursing or other health related field
- Two years of nursing experience working directly with adolescents/young adults in community health ambulatory care or schoolbased nursing environment.
- Demonstrable physical assessment nursing skills
- CPR Certification
- Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity inclusion and equity issues.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five or more years of Nursing experience
- Experience working in a College Health Setting.
- Experience providing Nursing Telephone Triage/Advice.
- Experience in a Case Management /Nurse Navigator role.
- Bilingual experience (Spanish preferred).
- Previous experience with emergency medicine.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a permanent parttime inperson 12month 21 hours a week position. This opening is for a primarily day position with a flex schedule which may include an occasional weekend day. Candidate must be willing to extend into the evening hours on occasion to meet the needs of the service/population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A requirement to be present on the Storrs campus for a period for orientation may be required.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at Staff Positions Search #497991 to upload aresume cover letterand contact information forthree 3 professional references.
Personal lived experience and shared identities are invaluable and people with lived experience and/or shared identities are encouraged to apply.
This job posting is scheduled to be posted until filled.
Employment Type
Part-Time
