RN Per Diem position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem work within our Student Health Center. The Registered Nurse’s responsibilities are both clinical and administrative. This individual provides direct health care services to eligible students within the standard RN scope of practice and clinically reports to the Director of Medical Services. Administrative responsibilities include management of student health requirements, including data entry, inventory management, and quality assurance activities. Occasional group health and wellness education programs and presentations are included in the responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide health care services to eligible students by performing initial nursing assessment and triage as well as office-based testing when indicated

• Perform nursing treatments, nebulizer treatments, venipuncture, imPACT testing, first aid, and treatment of illnesses and injuries within the scope of practice of a registered nurse licensed in Massachusetts as stated in 244 CMR 3.00 Board of Registration in Nursing. Collaborate with Health Services providers as needed

• Document medical history and physical assessment findings on office forms and within computerized versions thereof in a timely manner

• Dispense treatments and over-the-counter medications within RN scope of practice and under guidelines provided by APRN/PA/MD. Determine for APRN/PA or MD evaluation

• Support APRN/PA/MD in treatment of students and scheduling follow up appointments

• Conduct follow-up telephone calls to students and call in prescriptions to pharmacies as required by APRN/PA/MD

• Maintain and regularly monitor expiration of vaccine, medication, and supply inventory. Will perform vaccine ordering as per the Director

• Review new student records for fulfillment of detailed vaccine and health requirements according to the College and State guidelines. Fulfill all facets of the health record management including data entry into an applicable database/software program. Communicate clearly with the students in writing, including e-mail, telephone, and in person, about record completion

• Respond to inquiries and complete forms upon request of students and clinical coordinators

• Contact a student's medical provider when needed to resolve questions and concerns with requirement fulfillment

• Perform and record monthly quality assurance testing on medical devices

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid R.N. license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Minimum of two years of professional nursing practice, including one year in an ambulatory setting