On-Call Registered Nurse

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The On-Call Registered Nurse performs professional nursing functions in the provision of general outpatient and urgent medical care at The Claremont Colleges Services Student Health Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Patient Care)

• Provide triage assessments including vital signs height weight temperature pulse blood pressure respiratory rate allergies and current medication regimen. Records and reports obvious patient problems symptoms reactions and behaviors.
• Obtain episodic histories of ill or injured students and aid in determining the disposition of the same.
• Utilize and follow standing orders for patient care.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners (healthcare providers) and work collaboratively with the ancillary staff in the treatment of the ill or injured student.
• Assist healthcare providers with minor surgical procedures and examinations.
• Administer medications antigen injections and immunizations as ordered by the healthcare providers.
• Dispense medications as ordered by the healthcare providers in accordance with the California Business & Professional Code 4173 and the Board of Registered Nursing Code 2725.1.
• Provide education to students regarding side effects desired effects and administration of the medications as ordered by the healthcare providers Provide and maintain educational materials to students regarding the medications dispensed reviewing but not limited to the frequency of administration how to take (i.e. on an empty stomach) and common side effects.
• Provide telephone triage of student calls assisting in the appropriate disposition of the student including making a same day appointment and documents/records transactions in the students medical record.

Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties)

• Review and update patient educational materials.
• Maintain accurate records according to the labeling and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain and order an adequate supply of medications including immunizations and vaccines.
• Maintain and document proper storage of all medications as demonstrated by a daily log of refrigerator temperatures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training.
• Attend weekly staff meetings when on-call.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

• Successful completion of Nursing Degree program plus a current California Nursing License and CPR Certification.

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory care or medical setting.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing training for recertification is provided.
• Current California Nursing License

Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
• Ability to apply nursing knowledge and techniques.
• Ability to observe and record or respond with therapy to medical reactions symptoms and behaviors.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and equipment.
• Ability to utilize electronic health records.
• Ability to gain the interest respect and cooperation of patients.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff students and others.
• Ability to analyze urgent and emergent situations accurately and to take prompt action.
• Proficient oral and written English language skills including medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Urgent care or ER experience.
• Experience with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients.
• Electronic Health Records experience

Work Schedule: When called in for work the hours for this position are from 8 to 40 hours scheduled per week Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At the time of hire 40 hours will be required during the first two weeks to complete mandatory training. May be required to work holiday weekend and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit. This department has an adjusted holiday schedule in which certain holidays are worked due to students being on campus.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The hourly rate for this position is commensurate with the duties responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. The pay for this position is $48/hour.

Benefits: Due to the on-call nature of this position it is only eligible for the following benefits: California Sick Leave workers compensation disability Medicare and social security subject to the terms and conditions in the plan documents/policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide evidence of the following vaccination(s):

Tdap Influenza HBV MMR and VZV at the time of hire

TB screening within 30 calendar days of hire plus once per year thereafter

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists hands & fingers:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a street legal golf cart a company automobile or other heavy machinery:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Communicate verbally in person by phone or another device:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low overhead or outward:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work involving climbing ladders stairs scaffolding or similar:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in various environments including low high tight low-ventilation or confined spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in a noisy environment:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Wear:

Uniform Work or Non-Slip Shoes Personal Protective Equipment

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.