Registered Nurse- FT Nights

Job Details

PAY: $42.00 -$47.00/hour plus applicable shift differential.
Hourly compensation for this position is based on relevant
education and experience and will be set within the listed
range.

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

SCHEDULE: 36 hours/week, nights with weekend rotation during
Academic Year and Exeter Summer. Schedule may vary according to
departmental and Academy needs.

Pay Group
Type
Status
Fiscal Year Weeks
Class
Department
Location

Hourly
Regular
Full-Time
39 Weeks (AY/ES)
Staff
Health Center
On-Campus

The Nurse uses a team approach to healthcare, applying nursing
processes, medical procedure and testing, critical thinking and
referral. Effectively interacts with students, parents, physicians
and other health care providers with the aim of assisting students
to assume responsibility for their own health and wellness.

The Health Center operates 24/7 and follows the academic calendar
when students are on campus (Last week of August through the 1st
week of June & 1st week of July through 1st week of
August).

Job Responsibilities

Health and Well-Being Promotion

• Performs comprehensive physical assessments independent of
  other nursing colleagues.
• Uses critical thinking in evaluating the needs of each student,
  making appropriate referrals as needed to NP/PA/MD, counselors,
  athletic trainers, nutritionist and/or outside MDs.
• Ensures that physicians and outside providers are provided
  comprehensive diagnostic information.

Personal Nursing Care

• Independently initiates and implements nursing care plan.
• Works as part of a team to provide care for crisis
  intervention, acute illness, injury, and emotional concerns.
• Admits students to Health Center for overnight observation and
  treatment.
• Draws blood, calls in prescriptions, dispenses medications,
  administers immunizations, and performs other medical procedures
  and tests as deemed necessary and ordered by NP/PA/MD.
• Observes students who pose safety concerns.

General Health Services Support

• Develops relationships of trust built on respect, ethics,
  professionalism and effective communications.
• Uses effective teaching and counseling skills.
• Uses concise, thorough documentation to promote continuity of
  care and keep health records complete, accurate and
  up-to-date.
• Effectively communicates with parents, faculty, health services
  team, and outside providers while maintaining appropriate
  confidentiality.
• Follows LHWC protocol and procedures, adheres to NH Board of
  Nursing scope of practice, and maintains competencies.

Position Requirements

Education

• RN with current nursing license required.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years nursing experience.
• 1-2 years critical care nursing preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting
  preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods
  and procedures; anatomy and physiology applicable to assigned
  duties; and medical supplies and equipment used in nursing
  practice.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an
  orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in
  all aspects of Academy life.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take
  prompt action.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and
  regulations pertaining to registered nursing.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Ability to apply good clinical judgment.
• Ability to plan work, establishes priorities, and remains
  flexible.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours,
  weekends, and holidays
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and
  maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust
  and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a
  strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
  and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as
  needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be
  flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a
  professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including
  stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or
  standing) for extended periods while performing clinical duties and
  documentation.
• Ability to move about the health center, go up and down flights
  of steps, stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift. Ability to
  respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up
  to 25 pounds as necessary for clinical care (e.g., patients,
  supplies, equipment).
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform medical procedures,
  operate equipment, and use a computer or electronic medical record
  system.
• Adequate visual and auditory abilities to assess patients,
  monitor vital signs, and respond to emergency situations
  effectively.
• Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced environment with the ability
  to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with interruptions.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed
  every 5 years).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical/health
  screening examination.
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel”