Description
Hampton University is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide
in-person and tele-health medical care to students at the Health
Center. The RN must be willing to work collaboratively and
successfully with the health team to provide comprehensive and
age-appropriate care to well and ill patients. The RN supervises
the Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and works under the
supervision of the Director of Operations.
Job Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Examples of Duties
Professional Nursing Practice
- Provide direct nursing care to university students, including
triage, medication administration, treatments, immunizations, and
health education.
Exercise independent nursing judgment within the RN scope while
collaborating with licensed nurse practitioners and medical
providers as required.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation
consistent with HIPAA, FERPA , and Virginia Board of
Nursing standards.
Participate in emergency response and urgent care services
consistent with training and institutional protocols.
Supervision and Delegation to LPNs
- Provide direct and indirect supervision of LPNs ,
ensuring tasks are appropriately delegated based on patient
condition, task complexity, and LPN competency.
- Retain ultimate responsibility and accountability for
nursing care delegated to LPNs, consistent with Virginia law.
- Assign patient care activities to LPNs that are within the LPN
scope of practice and consistent with written policies and
procedures.
- Provide ongoing clinical guidance, consultation, and evaluation
of LPN performance.
- Validate competencies, oversee orientation and training, and
participate in performance evaluations of LPN staff.
- Intervene as necessary to ensure patient safety and compliance
with professional standards.
Compliance, Quality, and Risk Management
- Ensure nursing services comply with the Virginia Nurse
Practice Act, Board of Nursing regulations, university
policies, and applicable accreditation standards.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of
nursing policies, procedures, and standing orders.
- Monitor infection prevention and control practices and
participate in campus public health initiatives.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, incident
reporting, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Learn and become proficient in using the health center’s
Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Medicat) within the first 90
days of employment, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of
patient care in line with facility policies and regulatory
requirements.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health
professionals, and university partners.
- Serve as a clinical liaison between nursing staff and health
center leadership.
- Provide health education to students related to wellness,
disease prevention, medication management, and self-care.
Typical Qualifications
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
in the Commonwealth of Virginia .
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience,
preferably in ambulatory care, public health, primary care, or
student health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia RN and LPN scopes of
practice, supervision, and delegation requirements.
- Current BLS/CPR certification .
