Temporary Part Time Public Health Nurse

Registered Nurse Position at Fort Lewis College

Registered Nurses (RN) observe, assess and report symptoms and conditions of patients. The position is required to take and record vital signs, assess body systems, educate patients on health issues, administer medications, provide point of care testing, and performs office administration duties. RNs follow standing orders, nursing protocols, and written policies as needed for the nursing management of patients. RNs at the SHC provide outreach education to Fort Lewis College campus classes, events, clubs, and affinity centers. RNs provide administrative support to clinic office operations including Insurance Billing, Immunization Compliance, paying bills, ordering supplies, create and run reports that are communicated to Admissions and Registrar Departments on campus, participate in EMR implementation meetings, and integrate with Bursar and IT departments both on campus and with SHC EMR support for improved efficiencies in daily operations. RNs provide quality, affordable, inclusive, and convenient healthcare and treatment to FLC students. It is essential for this position to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment and maintain professional relationships with all students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Perform daily nursing tasks.

Maintain good working relationships with the Student Health Center staff, the Health Services Departments, the greater Fort Lewis College including all students, faculty, and staff, and the health care community in La Plata County and State CDPHE.

Work within the scope of Registered Nurse training and experience.

Follow the nursing standard of care guidelines at the Student Health Center.

Provide excellence in customer service to students.

Perform daily nursing and administrative tasks.

Place IV and administer IVF replacement when directed by medical providers.

Observe/assess and report symptoms and conditions of patients, record vital signs, educate patients on health issues, administer medications, provide point of care testing, and implements the nursing process.

Makes decisions about health care needs of patients within the scope of nursing training and experience.

Follows nursing standard-of-care guidelines in provision of health care services. Nurses observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients, develop nursing treatment plans, take and record vital signs, educate patients on health issues, administer medications, and implement the nursing process.

Follows established nursing protocols and written policies to provide safe and effective nursing care to patients.

Performs functions and duties at the Health Center in compliance with institutional policies of Fort Lewis College.

Provide travel appointments to students providing researched data including CDC guidelines for travel vaccines: Yellow Fever, typhoid, and polio, and medications for malaria prevention and traveler's diarrhea treatments.

Draw labs on patients and perform point of care testing on them if needed.

Process labs according to Labcorp/ARUP Guidelines including researching correct specimen tubes/containers, centrifuge, use of LabCorp interface within EMR to route and print proper requisitions and insurance information.

Follow established guidelines/protocols to provide safe and effective nursing care.

Promote healthy lifestyles through best practice and researched standards.

Reconcile lab statements with visit statements.

Knowledge of proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and visits, diagnosis, and procedures.

Work closely with the Health and Well-being and Student Engagement Departments to provide wrap around care to FLC students.

Represent the Student Health Center at student orientation, outreach programs, health promotion fairs, and classroom education opportunities.

Provide flu clinics and flu education to campus community.

Help students with their understanding of the COVID isolation and quarantine protocols and supports Pandemic Management.

Order medical supplies from McKesson and the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment.

Maintain lab equipment including sterilizer protocols, coordinate microscope maintenance, order test kits, eye wash station, and maintain annual lab skill competencies for SHC staff.

Is foremost and always a "Teacher of Health" and promotes healthy lifestyles.

Submit weekly flu/COVID-19 data to LPCHD.

Clean patient rooms, the lab, and the pharmacy.

Stock patient rooms with supplies and over the counter medications.

Sterilize equipment and clean the autoclave.

Clean laundry for patient care including linens, gowns, and towels.

Strive to use good judgement and reasoning in all aspects of the position.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.

Current Colorado RN License, CPR certification, and be adept at IV insertion and lab draws.

Excellent customer service.

Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems

Experience maintaining confidential patient medical information.

Proven positive and professional working relationships following medical directives of effective nursing care.

Preferred Specialized Skills and Experience:

Minimum 2 years clinical experience providing Acute and Chronic Care

Preferred experience in providing: College Health, Mental Health, Sports medicine, Travel health, Immunizations

Specialized Skills: IV catheter placement, Lab draw experience, Providing classroom education talks, Assessment skills utilizing nursing protocols

Abilities: Proven experience working efficiently and multi-tasking in a fast-paced office; show attention to detail; work with minimal supervision

Personal Characteristics: team-oriented, dedicated, personable, empathetic, patient, systems-oriented; student success driven

A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student/patient success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

FLSA Status/Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/and Salary Range:

• Non-exempt
• Temporary
• 9 Month Position. Typical work hours: 40-hours/week, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

The hourly compensation range is $32.00, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process: A complete application packet includes:

Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position

Resume

Names and contact information (email addresses) for three current professional references

Application materials received by 11:59pm on July 13, 2025, will receive full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

About Fort Lewis College: On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango.

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