Part Time Nurse

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate individual health care and education to Deerfield students and employees.
• Follow written and/or verbal orders per the Health Center Physician (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) as per nursing standard of practice.
• Triage injuries, active management of sports injuries, assessment and treatment of both outpatients and inpatients, and psychotropic medications administration.
• Independently recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate intervention and treatment, sending the student to the hospital as appropriate and calling for extra help as needed.
• Maintain a high level of nursing care, following professional nursing standards and abiding by the Health Center’s policies, procedures and Standing Orders with emphasis on clinical safety, quality and effective communication.
• Provide a professional, compassionate approach towards all students, their families, employees, and all others involved with the health and well-being of the students.
• Comply with all HIPAA policies and regulations.
• Document thoroughly and appropriately in the Health Center’s electronic medical record system.
• Draw blood, calls in prescriptions, dispense medications, administer immunizations and perform other medical procedures and tests as deemed necessary, and as ordered by the MD/NP.

Job Specifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, from an accredited school.
• 1 - 3 years clinical nursing experience, preferably with adolescents in a health care setting.
• Valid Massachusetts RN license.
• CURRENT BLS certification.

Effective Communication and Decision Making Capabilities Required

• Able to be flexible.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Able to work with a wide range of people in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Able to use a computer, MS Office suite, and EHR system.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Sensitivity to managing and handling highly confidential information.

Physical Demands

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and reports.
• Frequent bending and lifting.
• Occasional exposure to biohazardous materials and body waste.

Compensation & Benefits

• Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component.
• Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
• We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:
• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access, and complimentary dining hall meals.