Part-Time Registered Nurse/LPN
Job Description
Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to fill two open positions of Registered Nurse/LPN to join the open and welcoming Campus Life team.
The Registered Nurse/LPN is responsible for assisting the Clarke Health Center (CHC) Director of Health Services with the assessment of students while demonstrating sensitivity and respect for our diverse population. The RN/LPN will perform health education with students as it pertains to discharge instructions as well as coordinate with a student’s homebased provider and perform ongoing allergy administration. The RN/LPN will fill in on an as needed basis to assist with patient care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide direct patient care by performing assessment of student history, symptoms, and progress while utilizing critical nursing skills in accordance with New York State;
- Make appropriate referrals as needed and instructed; facilitate access to private providers and community-based resources;
- Follow up with students on referrals and results by daily monitoring of lab and x-rays and calling area agencies for those outstanding results;
- Maintain prescription board and individual student medication logs;
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation within student confidential files in adherence with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines;
- Maintain contact with parents, professors and administrators for the purpose of continuity of care in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations;
- Provide nurse counseling by listening and building trust with students about health conditions and lifestyle issues thereby facilitating a healthier community;
- Provide appropriate response and crisis intervention as related to Title IX while compassionately supporting, caring and adhering to student’s needs and wishes;
- Report health and safety issues to the appropriate administrator for the purpose of maintaining safety within the campus community;
- Perform CLIA waived laboratory tests;
- Oversee end of day disinfection of exam rooms and the CHC, as needed;
- Maintain knowledge of Department of Health regulations and keep current with changes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold and maintain a New York State Registered Nursing License with the New York State Office of Professions as ministered by the New York Education Department. Or NYS Licensed Practical Nurse License;
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing;
- Current professional CPR certification;
- Prior experience preferred.
WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY
SUPERVISES OTHERS?: No
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
STATUS: Part-time, 10-months
BASIS OF PAY: Hourly
COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:
- Generous retirement matching;
- Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
- A base starting hourly rate of $25-$27 per hour.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a standard healthcare facility environment. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a healthcare setting; to occasionally bend, kneel, reach, and twist; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard. Occasional travel on Campus and through buildings which require walking, climbing stairs and exposure to outside weather. Exposure to bodily fluids is a possibility. May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to personnel@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.103 total views, 0 today