Staff Nurse

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, seeks a registered nurse to join the Student Health Center for a 12-month, 37.5-hour/week role. Responsibilities include nursing treatment, patient assessments, immunizations, and medical record maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of nursing experience, CPR certification, and a CT RN license with a preference for a BSN. Responsibilities extend to health education, referrals coordination, and collaboration with campus departments to support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in CT required; BSN preferred; CPR certification required.
• 3-5 years nursing experience; ER experience helpful.
• Fosters health education for patients and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students as prescribed by physician/APRN.
• Maintains medical records and schedules referrals.
• Assists with health education programs and outreach.
• Promotes safe working conditions and Infection Control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse in CT

BSN preferred

CPR certification

Tools

Banner

Gallagher-Student Health Insurance

Microsoft Outlook

my.fairfield

Medicat Practice Management

Job description

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprisedof approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate studentspursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts andSciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School ofEngineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and HealthStudies, and School of Education and Human Development. As anexpression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfieldembraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouragingcritical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fosteringethical and religious values.

Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Student Health Center (SHC)

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides nursing treatment for FairfieldUniversity students; provides operational support within theStudent Health Center; assists with health education for individualpatients as well as health education outreach.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS

Access to confidential medicalinformation; ability to function during peak periods of demand forhealth care; exposure to all types of illnesses and blood bornepathogens.

EDUCATION

Registered Nurse in CT; Bachelor of Science inNursing degree preferred. Continuing education in late adolescent issues. CPR certificationis required.

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years nursing experience, demonstratedinterpersonal skills. Emergency room experience helpful.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Director of Health Center

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a 12-month position at 37.5hours/week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students. Ensures compliance with physician/APRN orders, the Nurse PracticeAct, and established departmental policies and procedures. This involves:
   • conducting an initial nursing assessment of the patient, and working with the physician/APRN to implement a diagnostic/treatment plan,
   • administering medications and treatment plans as prescribed by physician/APRN
   • administering immunizations, and updates as prescribed by physician/APRN,
   • assisting physician/APRN in emergency procedures,
   • interacting with Public Safety, Student Services, Academic and other University departments, as needed,
   • arranging transportation for students to hospital, doctor's office, therapy, immediate care, etc.,
   • fostering an environment of trust and caring necessary within a health facility,
   • maintaining SHC required nursing competencies.
2. Provides operational support within the SHC. This involves:
   • maintaining, documenting and updating medical records,
   • scheduling referral appointments for students,
   • facilitating physician/APRN review of incoming diagnostic testing reports
3. Assists with the preparation and execution of preventative, wellness and other health educational programs.
4. Supports the Health Center by providing the following:
   • greeting, assisting and referring visitors, students and telephone callers,
   • responding to routine and complex requests for information and other oral communication.
5. Develops competency utilizing Information Technology Services at Fairfield University. This includes:
   • accessing and maintaining working knowledge of Banner computersystem,
   • accessing and maintaining working knowledge of the Gallagher-Student Health Insurance web-site,
   • accessing and maintaining working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the my.fairfield web platform.
   • accessing and maintaining working knowledge of the MedicatPractice Management system.
6. Promotes safe working conditions. This involves:
   • promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials,
   • notifying the SHC Director and/or Campus Operations department immediately of any unsafe working conditions,
   • adhering to Infection Control Policy and Procedure.
7. Participates in the growth and development of the Health Center. This involves:
   • remaining informed of national, university and departmental health concerns and procedures for effective treatment, communication and education,
   • monitoring developments in health care through attendance at workshops and seminars as well as the reading of professional literature,
   • attending departmental staff meetings,
   • communicating effectively with the SHC Director concerning pertinent departmental and university matters,
   • promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and promoting an image consistent with the SHC/university mission,
   • promoting and supporting the Fairfield University Mission and Identity.
8. Participates in SHC committee work as assigned by the SHC Director; Examples include:
   • The SHC Risk Management Committee which is charged with implementing and maintaining a program of risk management designed to protect the life and welfare of the SHC’s patients and employees.
   • The SHC Quality Improvement Committee which is charged with setting the quality improvement priorities and standards, as well as the oversight, coordination and development of quality improvement activities.
9. Performs other duties as directed.

FUNCTIONS REQUIRING SPECIAL PRIVILEGING

Administering allergy desensitization injections

Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category

Student Life - Nurses

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.