RN - Per Diem

The Health and Wellness Center at Emma Willard School is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to evaluate, treat, and deliver appropriate medical care to students, in an atmosphere of warmth, personalization and respect. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the school nurse is responsible for the operations of Emma Willard School Well and Care Centers. The incumbent supports the Director of Nursing to serve as a liaison to students, parents and staff on health and wellness care. Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations. This individual will contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Duties And Responsibilities Receive and review report from previous shift.Medication administration includes distribution of prescription and nonprescription medication to student per doctor’s instructions, communicate with parents for refills and work with local pharmacies to manage refills of medicationsRenders acute and follow up nursing care to sick or injured students such as assessment, triage and referral to emergency services, urgent care to students with any illness or injury under the guidance of our overseeing physicianFollow standing orders of care for all students and contact physicians for further orders as needed.Maintaining confidentiality, document all encounters and care in Magnus Health Portal daily. Draw blood work and collect lab specimens as ordered by overseeing physicianAssist with daily attendance and document students in health center into MyEmma attendance systemScreen for head licePerform a variety of clerical duties, making appointments, setting up shuttles rides and maintaining files. Accompany student to off campus appointmentsOn call duties when centers closedTelephone techniques and etiquetteCommunicates with parents, houseparents, nursing staff, administration and doctors as needed for students wellbeingWiping down surfaces and high use items with appropriate cleaners between students Maintain and organize Health Centers; change and wash linens, sanitize medical equipment and prepare for oncoming shiftsGive a report to the oncoming nursePerform related duties as assigned by Director of Nursing Education/License Requirements Minimum of Associate’s degree2 years of working experience Current NYS nursing licenseCPR/BLS certificationValid driving license Environment/Physical Demands High traffic area with constant interruptionsEffectively communicate information from students/parents/ faculty in person and on the phone.Visual assessment of student injuries and illnessesDexterity of hand and fingers to operate medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of timePushing and pulling to assist students in wheelchairsLifting and stocking shelves with supplies Working Relationships Ability to maintain positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students and all school personnel. Treat each student with care and compassion. Compensation $37 - $43 per hour based on education and experience. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Please apply through the school's Career Center website.