Staff Nurse (Academic Year)

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

About the role

Provides health care services to students and refers cases for more advanced treatment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with their treatment for minor illnesses and injuries and refers cases for more advanced treatments as needed.
• Dispenses medication and provides medical treatment under the guidelines of the medical providers standing orders as needed.
• Processes and reviews medical records in accordance with department of health and university regulations.
• Records patients' complaints, performs assessments, treatments, and refers for treatment outside the university as needed.
• Documents student visits and contacts to track the frequency of visits and illnesses so trend analysis can be completed.
• Assists with educational programs that teach students about health related matters and to promote healthy practices on campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program.
• Experience working in nursing or other related experience.
• Registered nurse's license.
• BLS certification.