Registered Nurse- Full-Time Nights

Phillips Exeter Academy; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Staff Nurse to join its on‑campus Health Center. The role provides clinical care to students, individual nursing assessments, immunizations, blood draws, and referrals to NP/PA/MD with a team‑based approach and strict confidentiality.

Shifts are 12‑hour nights, three per week, with every other weekend; the health center operates year‑round, including summer sessions. The compensation is $43.00–$47.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• RN with NH (or compact) nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• 3–5 years’ experience working with adolescents in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical assessments independently.
• Uses critical thinking to evaluate the needs of each student, referring to NP/PA/MD as needed.
• Draws blood, calls in prescriptions, dispenses medications, administers immunizations, and performs other procedures as ordered.
• Admits students to Health Center for overnight observation and treatment.
• Maintains confidentiality and thorough documentation to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Compensation

$43.00 -$47.00/hr. Hourly compensation forthis position is based on relevant education and experience andwill be set within the listed range.

Schedule

3 12 hour shifts per week (7p-7a), every otherweekend. The health center is open 24/7 during the Academic Yearand 5 weeks during the summer when school is in session. Schedulemay vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

Location

• Hourly
• Regular
• Full-Time
• 39 Weeks (AY/ES)
• Staff
• Health Center
• On-Campus

Position Purpose

The Staff Nurse uses a team approach to healthcare, applyingnursing processes, medical procedure and testing, criticalthinking, and referral. Effectively interacts with students,parents, physicians and other health care providers with the aim ofassisting students to assume responsibility for their own healthand wellness.

Job Responsibilities

Health and Well-Being Promotion

• Performs comprehensive physical assessments independent ofother nursing colleagues.
• Uses critical thinking in evaluating the needs of each student,making appropriate referrals as needed to NP/PA/MD, counselors,athletic trainers, nutritionist, and/or outside MDs.
• Ensures that physicians and outside providers are providedcomprehensive diagnostic information.

Personal Nursing Care

• Independently initiates and implements nursing care plan.
• Works as part of a team to provide care for crisisintervention, acute illness, injury, and emotional concerns.
• Admits students to Health Center for overnight observation andtreatment.
• Draws blood, calls in prescriptions, dispenses medications,administers immunizations, and performs other medical proceduresand tests as deemed necessary and ordered by NP/PA/MD.
• Observes on a one-on-one basis students who pose safetyconcerns.

General Health Services Support

• Develops relationships of trust built on respect, ethics,professionalism and effective communications.
• Uses effective teaching and counseling skills.
• Uses concise, thorough documentation to promote continuity ofcare and keep health records complete, accurate, and up todate.
• Effectively communicates with parents, faculty, health servicesteam, and outside providers while maintaining appropriateconfidentiality.
• Follows LHWC protocol and procedures, adheres to NH Board ofNursing scope of practice, and maintains competencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, anorientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency inall aspects of Academy life.
• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methodsand procedures; anatomy and physiology applicable to assignedduties; and medical supplies and equipment used in nursingpractice.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and takeprompt action.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws andregulations pertaining to registered nursing.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Ability to apply good clinical judgment.
• Ability to plan work, establishes priorities, and remainsflexible.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours,weekends, and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as astrong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple prioritiesand deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, including amidststressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education/Licensing

• RN with valid NH (or compact) nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ previous experience working with adolescents in ahealthcare setting.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingpreferred.
• Experience in an institutional or campus setting

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job.

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work andwill require the ability to remain standing for extended periods oftime, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objectsas well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs withoutassistance.
• Ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periodsof time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example using akeyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken and written word.
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Ability to use a visual display terminal with continuous wristmovement on a keyboard.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check(reviewed every 5 years).
• Successfully complete upon hire a State of NH background .
• Pre-hire physical clearance and immunization recordreview.
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel”