Staff Nurse (Academic Year)

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Work type:Full Time
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Categories:Staff/Administration, Health & Counseling Services, Academic Year, Campus Based

Summary

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

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent formal training program
• Experience working in nursing
• Registered nurse’s license
• Current BLS CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency room or urgent care experience
• Competency with electronic medical records
• Ability to multi-task

Please note: 

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised:09 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled