Per Diem Nurse

Pomfret-School-2; Pomfret (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Pomfret School Health Services seeks an experienced registered nurse for overnight coverage in a per diem pool. Shifts are overnight 10:00 PM–8:00 AM, with gaps covered as needed and short notice possible. The nurse works independently on campus with on-call support from a clinician.

Responsibilities include triage, med administration, health records, and education for students and staff. Connecticut RN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Connecticut RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Familiarity with Magnus Health software is a plus.
• Must have current physical exam and TB test and be free of communicable diseases per CT state law.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and treat students who are ill, injured or psychologically compromised.
• Document and communicate diagnosis and treatment plan with nursing team, parents, advisors and others as needed.
• Consult with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists or other health care providers as necessary.
• Manage medications as prescribed in a safe environment and dispense to students.
• Maintain student health records and inform, educate, and counsel students and community on health and wellness.
• Support health services with vitals, point of care, testing and appointment booking.

Skills

Observation and bedside care

Triage and assessment

Documentation

Education

Connecticut RN licensure

BLS certification

Physical exam and TB test compliant

Tools

Magnus Health software

Job description

Description

Work Schedule:

Academic schedule (approximately 35 weeks a year), with shifts available on an as-needed basis to cover staffing gaps, often on short notice. Most shifts will be overnight, from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, with occasional day, evening, or weekend coverage needs. This position is part of a per diem nursing pool; regularly scheduled hours are not guaranteed.

Job Purpose:

Provide generally low-acuity overnight care focused on observation and supportive nursing care for students recovering from illness or recent hospital discharge, including those awaiting family pickup. Common needs include monitoring and care for communicable illnesses, fever, or gastrointestinal symptoms. The Health and Wellness Center is licensed for a maximum of four overnight patients. The overnight nurse works independently as the sole nurse on site, with access to an on-call nurse practitioner or physician through the Director of Health Services or Medical Director.

Ensure the health and wellness of all students by providing exceptional customer service, care, and comprehensive health services that invoke a positive experience for students, parents and the Pomfret School community.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, triage, and appropriately treat students who may be ill, injured or psychologically compromised
• Document and communicate the diagnosis and/or treatment plan with the nursing team, parents, advisors and other community members* as needed
• Consult with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and/or other health care providers as necessary
• Manage medications, as prescribed and ordered by clinicians, in a safe and controlled environment
• Dispense medications to students according to Connecticut Nurses Practice Act
• Assess and monitor students with suspected substance use or intoxication, perform urine drug screening as indicated, and coordinate further evaluation or care in accordance with School protocols
• Maintain student health records as necessary
• Inform, educate, and counsel students and community on health and wellness
• Assist with public passenger endorsement (PPE) physicals and screening for faculty members
• Support Director of Health Services with vitals, point of care, testing, and appointment booking
• Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School’s Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

*Other community members include but are not limited to faculty, staff, advisors, coaches, athletic trainers, etc.

Requirements

• Connecticut RN licensure
• BLS certification required
• Familiarity with Magnus Health software is a plus
• Continually seek professional development, training and education
• Possess a current physical exam, TB test and are free of communicable diseases, as required by CT state law

Work Conditions:

• On site position
• Most work is conducted indoors but may require walking to different locations on campus in various weather conditions
• Regularly exposed to illnesses, diseases and infections
• Standing, sitting, walking and bending required