Casual Nurse

West Liberty University; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness facilities (free use)

Free admission to WLU events with Top<

Topper Card benefits

Job summary

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Casual Nurse in the Student Health Department. This role provides professional nursing services to students and staff under guided supervision, with routine and well-defined tasks.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and active RN licensure in West Virginia. The role emphasizes health education, emergency response, and meticulous record-keeping on an on-campus, on-site basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure 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 campus policies.
• Determines if students have necessary medical examinations and vaccinations as required by their program.
• Documents and maintains confidential student and staff medical records.
• Completes documentation related to health status and services.
• Provides initial emergency care and first aid; responds to on-campus emergencies.
• Acts as health educator and advocate for students, staff and community.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and stocks; verifies expiration dates.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure (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 and staff, in compliance with professional standards of practice. This position tasks/duties by selecting correct processes from clearly prescribed rules and specific instructions. Job responsibilities contribute to the accuracy, reliability, and acceptability of processes, services, or functions of the unit. Work is closely supervised, with limited opportunity for independent action or decision making, and consists of tasks that are routine, or well-defined, with specific instructions to achieve standards. Decisions are limited to the application of standardized or accepted practices and errors could result in moderate costs, inconveniences, and disruption of services within the affected area.

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 and 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.