Nurse

DA Brand; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Deerfield Academy is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time, benefited position during the academic year. The role follows four evening shifts weekly (Mon–Thu, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM) plus one weekend per month and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include providing care and education to students and staff, following physician orders, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation. MA RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license must be valid.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience with adolescents preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education to students and employees.
• Follow orders per MD/NP and nursing standards of practice.
• Recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Document in the Health Center EMR system thoroughly.
• Dispense medications, draw blood, and administer immunizations as ordered.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

EHR proficiency

MS Office familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

EHR system

MS Office

Job description

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.)

The D.S. Chen Health and Wellness Center serves the Deerfield Academy community and we are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team for a full-time benefited position during the academic year. Hours include four evening shifts per week, Monday – Thursday, 2:30 PM-10:30 PM, and one weekend a month (Sat & Sun 2:30 PM-10:30 PM).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, individual health care and education to Deerfield students and employees.
• Follow written and/or verbal orders per the Health Center Physician (MD) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) as per nursing standard of practice
• Independently recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate intervention and treatment, sending the student to the hospital as appropriate and calling for extra help as needed
• Maintain a high level of nursing care, following professional nursing standards and abiding by the Health Center’s policies, procedures and Standing Orders with emphasis on clinical safety, quality and effective communication.
• Provide a professional, compassionate approach towards all students, their families, employees, and all others involved with the health and well-being of the students
• Comply with all HIPAA policies and regulations
• Document thoroughly and appropriately in the Health Center’s electronic medical record system
• Draw blood, calls in prescriptions, dispense medications, administer immunizations and perform other medical procedures and tests as deemed necessary, and as ordered by the MD/NP
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, from an accredited school
• 1 - 3 years clinical nursing experience, preferably with adolescents in a health care setting
• Valid Massachusetts RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Effective communication and decision making capabilities required
• Ability to be flexible required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work with a wide range of people in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Ability to use a computer, MS Office suite, and EHR system
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community;
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information

Physical Demands

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and reports
• Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, feel and hear
• Ability to frequently bend and lift
• Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 200 lbs.

Working Conditions

The nurse is in an outpatient medical clinic as well as an inpatient infirmary.Occasional exposure to biohazardous materials and body waste.

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.

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