Nurse - Per Diem, On Call-1
Nurse - Per Diem, On Call-1
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Job Description
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Health ServicesVassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process please contact .
Job Description
Duration of Position: Academic year / On Call
Pay Rate:$31.21 per hour
Position Summary
The On Call Registered Nurse in Health Services is a professional role that requires the ability to work in collaboration with a dynamic team as well as to work independently. The Nurse provides routine urgent and emergent nursing care to adolescent/young adults and employees both in the clinic and responding to emergencies on campus. The nurse should possess strong critical thinking time management and organizational skills. This position is not benefit eligible.
Responsibilities
Administer care according to established nursing protocols and standards of care.
Nursing triage care and treatment of routine and urgent health care problems including patient appointments walk-ins phlebotomy EKG tracing and immunizations.
Administer medications as ordered including oral injectable nebulizer treatments and intravenous fluids. Post treatment monitoring for adverse reactions and efficacy.
Support employees exposed to or diagnosed with an infectious illness and provide clearance when appropriate. Assist with the process of contact tracing infectious diseases.
Assist injured employees by triaging providing first aid care and initiating an incident report.
Collaborate with off campus Allergists to obtain orders and administer allergy injections.
Evaluate and treat individuals on campus when emergencies arise. It requires preparation and the ability to quickly change priorities from routine tasks to emergency assessment and response.
Collect and process laboratory specimens from patients.
Manage medical records and documents in the electronic health record.
Represent Health Services and Vassar College at campus events.
Cross train to fill in for the front office Administrative Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant for lunch breaks and sick calls.
Follow all regulations regarding OSHA and hazardous waste and perform respirator fit testing.
Perform other essential duties as needed for departmental operations.
Required knowledge skills and abilities
Two- or four-year nursing degree and valid RN license.
A minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience.
CPR certification.
Well-developedphysical assessment skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities
Experience in college health public health urgent care or emergency medicine.
Allergy desensitization injection experience.
Phlebotomy and IV Skills.
Employment Type
Part-Time
