Staff Nurse

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Student Health Center (SHC)

BASIC FUNCTION :

Provides 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 CONDITIONS: Access to confidential medical information; ability to function during peak periods of demand for health care; exposure to all types of illnesses and blood borne pathogens.

EDUCATION: Registered Nurse in CT;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.

Continuing education in late adolescent issues. CPR certification is required.

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years nursing experience, demonstrated interpersonal skills. Emergency room experience helpful.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Health Center

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 12-month position at 37.5 hours/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.

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

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 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.

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…