Staff Nurse

Department: Student Health Center (SHC)

About the role

Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students; provides operational support within the Student Health Center; assists with health education for individual patients as well as health education outreach.

Unusual work conditions: Access to confidential medical information; ability to function during peak periods of demand for health care; exposure to all types of illnesses and blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students:
  • Conducts an initial nursing assessment of the patient, and works with the physician/APRN to implement a diagnostic/treatment plan
  • Administers medications and treatment plans as prescribed by physician/APRN
  • Administers immunizations and updates as prescribed by physician/APRN
  • Assists physician/APRN in emergency procedures
  • Interacts with Public Safety, Student Services, Academic and other University departments, as needed
  • Arranges transportation for students to hospital, doctor’s office, therapy, immediate care, etc.
  • Fosters an environment of trust and caring necessary within a health facility
  • Maintains SHC required nursing competencies
• Provides operational support within the SHC:
  • Maintains, documents and updates medical records
  • Schedules referral appointments for students
  • Facilitates physician/APRN review of incoming diagnostic testing reports
• Assists with the preparation and execution of preventative, wellness and other health educational programs
• Supports the Health Center by:
  • Greeting, assisting and referring visitors, students and telephone callers
  • Responding to routine and complex requests for information and other oral communication
• Develops competency utilizing Information Technology Services at Fairfield University:
  • Accesses and maintains working knowledge of Banner computer system
  • Accesses and maintains working knowledge of the Gallagher-Student Health Insurance website
  • Accesses and maintains working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the my.fairfield web platform
  • Accesses and maintains working knowledge of the Medicat Practice Management system
• Promotes safe working conditions:
  • Promotes the proper utilization of equipment and materials
  • Notifies the SHC Director and/or Campus Operations department immediately of any unsafe working conditions
  • Adheres to Infection Control Policy and Procedure
• Participates in the growth and development of the Health Center:
  • Remains informed of national, university and departmental health concerns and procedures for effective treatment, communication and education
  • Monitors developments in health care through attendance at workshops and seminars as well as the reading of professional literature
  • Attends departmental staff meetings
  • Communicates effectively with the SHC Director concerning pertinent departmental and university matters
  • Promotes an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and an image consistent with the SHC/university mission
  • Promotes and supports the Fairfield University Mission and Identity
• Participates in SHC committee work as assigned by the SHC Director, including:
  • The SHC Risk Management Committee, which is charged with implementing and maintaining a program of risk management designed to protect the life and welfare of the SHC’s patients and employees
  • The SHC Quality Improvement Committee, which is charged with setting the quality improvement priorities and standards, as well as the oversight, coordination and development of quality improvement activities
• Performs other duties as directed

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in CT; Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred
• Continuing education in late adolescent issues
• CPR certification is required
• 3-5 years nursing experience, demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Emergency room experience helpful

Functions Requiring Special Privileging

• Administering allergy desensitization injections

Schedule

This is a 12-month position at 37.5 hours/week.