Staff Nurse
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles
F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, 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.
Student Health Center (SHC)
BASIC FUNCTIONProvides nursing treatment for Fairfield University students; provides operational support within the Student Health Center; assists with health education for individual patients as well as health education outreach.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONSAccess to confidential medical information; ability to function during peak periods of demand forhealth care; exposure to all types of illnesses and blood borne pathogens.
EDUCATIONRegistered Nurse in CT;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred. Continuing education in late adolescent issues. CPR certification is required.
3-5 years nursing experience, demonstrated interpersonal skills. Emergency room experience helpful.
REPORTS TOAssistant Director of Health Center
WORK SCHEDULEThis is a 12-month position urs/week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- 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.
- maintaining, documenting and updating medical records,
- scheduling referral appointments for students,
- facilitating physician/APRN review of incoming diagnostic testing reports
- greeting, assisting and referring visitors, students and telephone callers,
- responding to routine and complex requests for information and other oral communication.
- accessing and maintaining working knowledge of Banner computer system,
- 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 Medicat Practice Management system.
- 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.
- 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…
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