Campus Health Nurse - Part Time

National Park College; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park College seeks a part-time Campus Health Nurse to provide basic health services, testing, assessment and first aid for students and staff. The role implements health education plans while maintaining records and complying with applicable regulations to achieve health goals.

The position operates at an hourly rate of $20–$30 per hour, emphasizing confidentiality, collaboration with campus stakeholders and timely health referrals.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing; other healthcare credentials may be considered for well-qualified individuals.
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to infection control and occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Campus Health Office activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health guidelines.
• Maintain campus health website information and records.
• Communicate health information to students, staff and public; make referrals and explain policies.
• Secure and develop records, equipment, and programs for campus health.
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts for program development.
• Assist in meeting regulatory requirements (OSHA, CDC, Arkansas Dept of Health).
• Maintain HIPAA and FERPA compliance for health records.
• Identify prevention and health promotion strategies to improve population health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN or Nursing degree

Job description

Summary/Objective

The part time Campus Health Nurse will provide basic health services including testing, assessment and first aid to students and staff; disseminate health services information and provide specialized assistance and counseling regarding individual health needs; maintain a variety of health records; determine health education/promotion needs and develop action plans; and perform related duties as assigned.

Summary/Objective

The part time Campus Health Nurse will provide basic health services including testing, assessment and first aid to students and staff; disseminate health services information and provide specialized assistance and counseling regarding individual health needs; maintain a variety of health records; determine health education/promotion needs and develop action plans; and perform related duties as assigned. The Campus Health Nurse is responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of efficient and professional operations of employee and student health in accordance with the College’s policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives. This hourly rate for this position is $20-$30 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the activities of the Campus Health Office.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines as they relate to campus health.
• Maintain the campus health website information.
• Communicate with students, staff and the public to obtain and provide health-related information, make referrals and explain a variety of policies, procedures, rules and regulations concerning healthcare services.
• Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment, and programs related to the campus health office.
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts for program development.
• Assist in managing the required programs and services to meet regulatory requirement; such as OSHA, CDC, Arkansas Department of Health, etc.
• Maintain all campus health records and ensure HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
• Identify prevention and health promotion strategies to optimize health of the population.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Ability to develop, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Exceptional computer skills are essential.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• Degree in nursing, other healthcare credentials may be considered for exceptionally well-qualified individuals.
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to infection control and/or occupational and environmental health and safety.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged Sitting .
• Extensive computerized work .
• While performing the duties of this job, the worker is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Fine and gross motor skills required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the worker is occasionally exposed to risk of communicable disease.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be provided unless doing so would result in undue hardship to NPC.

National Park College does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.