Temporary Contract Registered Nurse (RN)
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Job Location:
Montezuma, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
UWC-USA is a two-year co-ed boarding school in Montezuma New Mexico founded in 1982. It educates roughly 220 students aged 1619 from over 70-90 countries focusing on the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma experiential education community service and environmental stewardship.
The Temporary Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Head School Nurse and provides on-campus health services in the schools on-site Health Clinic. This position ensures safe clinical practice accurate documentation and continuity of care during two consecutive workdays per week (Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday).
Compensation and Schedule
- 16 hours of work over two consecutive days (Mon/Tues or Thurs/Fri); exact hours to be determined with the Head School Nurse within the hours of 8AM to 6PM
- Hourly rate of $36/hour; no benefits
- One night of on-site accommodation provided per week
- All meals provided during the two scheduled workdays
Position Responsibilities
Description of Tasks Performed
- Provide medical care to students as needed
- Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications
- Maintain secure medication storage in accordance with school policy
- Maintain accurate current documentation of treatments events and incidents
- Report student absences due to illness appointments or hospitalization
- Support emergency response procedures as required
All UWC-USA employees are expected to support the UWC mission and contribute to a collaborative inclusive campus environment. This includes upholding safeguarding practices demonstrating professionalism and fostering a culture of diversity equity and inclusion.
Position Qualifications
Skills Required
- Current (active) New Mexico RN license
- Experience assessing and providing student health services related to injuries and illnesses
- Ability to follow school policies procedures and health regulations
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm and composed during emergencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to work independently within a small team environment
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Working Conditions
Physical Demands Hazards - Sitting or standing for extended periods
- Walking across campus
- Pushing or pulling to assist students as needed
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
- Bending and kneeling
- Contact with blood and other bodily fluids
- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
- Exposure to antiseptics disinfectants and biomedical waste
This position description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. UWC-USA reserves the right to modify duties as needed in alignment with institutional priorities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UWC-USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Application Materials
- Resume
- Copy of current New Mexico RN license
- Cover letter outlining interest relevant experience and availability
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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