Compensation: $43.00 -$47.00/hr. Hourly compensation for
this position is based on relevant education and experience and
will be set within the listed range.
Schedule: The schedule rotates every three weeks: 1 week M-F
7am-3p, 2 weeks of 3 12 hour shifts with a weekend rotation every
3rd week. Weekly hours range from 40-36 hours. The health center is
open 24/7 during the Academic Year and 5 weeks during the summer
when school is in session. Schedule may vary according to
departmental and Academy needs.
Position Purpose
The Staff 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.
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 on a one-on-one basis 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an
orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in
all aspects of Academy life.
- 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.
- 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 amidst
stressful situations.
Direct/Indirect Reports
None.
Position Requirements
Education/Licensing
- RN with valid NH (or compact) nursing license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
Experience
- 3 - 5 years’ previous experience working with adolescents in a
healthcare setting.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting
preferred.
- Experience in an institutional or campus setting
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.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and
will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of
time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects
as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
- Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without
assistance.
- Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods
of time.
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers
rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example using a
keyboard.
- Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
- Ability to see with normal parameters.
- Ability to use a visual display terminal with continuous wrist
movement on a keyboard.
- Ability to hear within normal range.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check
(reviewed every 5 years).
- Successfully complete upon hire a State of NH background .
- Pre-hire physical clearance and immunization record
review.
- This position is considered “Essential Personnel”
