Nurse Associate I

Sdccdjobs; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare institution in Switzerland is seeking a Nurse Associate responsible for providing patient care for students at the Student Health Services Office. Key responsibilities include health screenings, first aid, and assisting nursing staff. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and relevant certifications. This full-time role is essential for maintaining effective health services in a community setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and Public Health Certificate required.
• Full-time nursing experience is essential.
• Valid CPR certification and driver’s license needed.

Aufgaben

• Perform health screening and testing measures for students.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to patients.
• Assist nurse practitioners as needed.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of professional nursing practices

Ability to administer first aid

Effective communication

Knowledge of current health trends

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a Public Health Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Under the direction of the College Nurse- Health Services Director, the Nurse Associate is responsible for patient care provided to eligible students requesting services from the Student Health Services Office. Click here for description.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform health screening and testing measures for all eligible students.
• Perform health assessments and provide health education.
• Interpret and reinforce health care instructions.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to patients presenting for treatment.
• Assist nurse practitioners and college physician as needed.
• Administer medications and dispense over the counter medications.
• Perform tuberculosis screening and administer other immunizations.
• Perform venipuncture and collection of laboratory specimens.
• Assist in maintaining public health standards for disease control.
• Assist in developing education and screening programs.
• Gather and maintain health data on students at the time of admission; maintain necessary health records.
• Advise individuals about their health problems and preventive health measures.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing service according to the level of educational preparation.
• Maintain a current reliable directory for off‑campus social and medical services.
• Assist in the training of medical office assistants.

Qualifications

Knowledge of professional nursing practices and principles; current health trends and first aid procedures; community college organization and structure; scope of student services and the role of health programs. Ability to administer first aid and appropriate nursing services; administer medications; draw blood, collect and prepare laboratory specimens; control contagious disease through exclusion, inspection, immunization and chest x‑ray survey as needed; interpret health appraisals and standards of normal growth and development; maintain effective relations with community health agencies and professional organizations; provide prevention and care of accidents and emergency illnesses; and relate effectively to adolescents and adults with special health problems and needs in a diverse population. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a Public Health Certificate from an accredited institution. Full‑time nursing experience. Valid CPR certification for healthcare professionals. Valid California driver’s license.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment: SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

Varies upon assignment.