Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.