Casual Nurse

West-Liberty-University; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free wellness facilities access

Topper Card event admission

Job summary

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Casual Nurse in the Student Health Department. The Nurse provides professional services to students and staff, following nursing standards and campus policies.

Work involves supervised, routine tasks with clear instructions to meet health services goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s in nursing and an active WV RN license, with responsibilities including health maintenance, exams, records, emergency care, and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and treats health disorders and provides instruction in maintenance of good health and disease prevention.
• Performs diagnostic tests within the scope of practice.
• Ensures compliance with City, State and Federal laws and regulations campus and institutional policies, and protocols.
• Determines if students have necessary required medical examinations, certifications and vaccinations, as required by law, for their program of study and any other school-related activity.
• Documents and maintains accurate, confidential student and staff medical records and statistics.
• Completes documentation related to health status and services (such as immunization records) as required.
• Provides initial emergency care and first aid and/or referral as appropriate. Responds to on-campus emergencies as per campus policy.
• Serves as health educator and advocate for students, staff and the community.
• Tracks and maintains an adequate inventory of medical, pharmaceutical and office supplies. Stocks supplies and verifies expiration dates.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia

Job description

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Casual Nurse in our Student Health Department. This position functions as the first of two levels of Student Health Nurse. The StudentHealth Nurse I is responsible for providing professional nursing services to students andstaff, in compliance with professional standards of practice. This position tasks/duties by selecting correct processes from clearlyprescribed rules and specific instructions. Job responsibilities contribute to the accuracy,reliability, and acceptability of processes, services, or functions of the unit. Work isclosely supervised, with limited opportunity for independent action or decision making,and consists of tasks that are routine, or well-defined, with specific instructions toachieve standards.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Identifies and treats health disorders and provides instruction in maintenance of good health and disease prevention.
• Performs diagnostic tests within the scope of practice.
• Ensures compliance with City, State and Federal laws and regulations campus and institutional policies, and protocols.
• Determines if students have necessary required medical examinations, certifications and vaccinations, as required by law, for their program of study and any other school-related activity.
• Documents and maintains accurate, confidential student and staff medical records and statistics.
• Completes documentation related to health status and services (such as immunization records) as required.
• Provides initial emergency care and first aid and/or referral as appropriate. Responds to on-campus emergencies as per campus policy.
• Serves as health educator and advocate for students, staff and the community.
• Tracks and maintains an adequate inventory of medical, pharmaceutical and office supplies. Stocks supplies and verifies expiration dates.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing Required
• Current Licensures as a Registered Nurse in West Virginia Required

Why you should apply:

• Free use of the Wellness facilities
• free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.