Registered Nurse ( Monday - Friday)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:  

Provides professional nursing services and supports the delivery of an effective Health and Wellness program in accordance with student needs, Job Corps requirements, and Center policies and procedures. Assists with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of student health services; provides direct nursing care, health education, and appropriate follow-up; and works collaboratively with the Health and Wellness team to promote the overall health, safety, and well-being of students.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs nursing assessments and participates in the medical evaluation of students to identify health concerns and determine appropriate nursing interventions and follow-up care.
• Evaluates student health needs and makes appropriate referrals to the Center Physician, Dentist, Health and Wellness Manager, Career Counselor, mental health professionals, or outside healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Assesses, monitors, documents, and reports student health status, including vital signs, symptoms, changes in condition, and response to treatment.
• Provides direct nursing care, first aid, and emergency response within the scope of professional nursing practice and established Center protocols.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and ensures appropriate documentation, storage, monitoring, and medication-management practices.
• Assists healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and coordination of follow-up care.
• Develops and provides student education regarding personal health, hygiene, medication compliance, disease prevention, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential electronic and/or written health records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Participates in case management and interdisciplinary coordination of care for students with acute, chronic, behavioral, or ongoing healthcare needs.
• Monitors medical supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels, proper storage, functionality, and readiness for use.
• Coordinates and monitors assigned health-related services and provider schedules, including the Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), as applicable.
• Participates in health promotion, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and Center-wide initiatives that support student health and safety.
• Communicates significant student health concerns and changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare provider and Health and Wellness Manager and assists with continuity of care.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the position and professional nursing practice.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and practices
• Knowledge of current state and federal laws regulating health care and patient privacy (HIPPA)
• Ability to effectively interact with students and staff
• Capacity to handle multiple priorities 
• Excellent customer service skills; strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to carry out direction; strong decision-making skills
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active State RN License.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year health care experience preferred.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office/medical equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• School health care and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Handle hazardous materials/waste; exposure to blood and body fluids
• Exposure to risk of illness
• On-call availability to attend emergencies as required
• May be required to occasionally work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends