Nurse - Per Diem

Safety and Efficiency

• Safely and efficiently attend to the health needs of students during both on-duty hours and on-call hours.
• This requires nursing diagnoses and triage of patients for further care, treatment according to training and Health Center Protocol, independent use of point of care (POC) lab testing supplies and equipment, and constant communication with Huggins Hospital lab, and local physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and specialists.

Communication

• Timely communication with parents (including emails after each doctor’s appointment, and phone calls when appropriate).
• Communicate with faculty, administrators, athletic staff, community living parents, and the weekend duty staff to coordinate care and to notify appropriate staff of absences due to health or student status as needed.

Transportation and Coordination

• Assist with transportation of students to appointments, to pick up prescriptions, and to the local hospital as needed.

Referral and Assistance

• As appropriate, refer students to the Counseling Center or Director of Health Services to ensure student needs are met.
• Assist with obtaining health forms from parents.

Documentation and Compliance

• Competency in using proper nursing documentation in electronic medical records, storage of personal health information, proper use of accident insurance, etc.
• Protect the privacy of students' personal health information and documentation in accordance with NH state laws and regulations.

Projects and Education

• Assist with periodic health-related projects, such as the following:
• Review student health forms
• Update student medical records
• Aid with a school immunization clinic
• Renew state licensure
• Maintain/cleanliness of HC and equipment
• Attend meetings and workshops to expand nursing skills and knowledge, and to maintain continuing education and nursing license.
• Aid with school programs established to educate students regarding health issues and lifelong skills in self-care.

Other Duties

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non-exempt, per diem position. Benefits include voluntary retirement, fitness center membership, and meals in our dining hall when you are working.