Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

SH3108

Full Time

No

2

Student Health Services

0402679

Temporary

$24-$27 per hour

Temporary

Student Health Services provides quality health care for students enrolled at Fayetteville State University.

Student Health Services promotes and maintains conditions conducive to healthful living, guides and encourages students to accept health as a positive value of life, and stimulates an interest in students to make healthy adjustments to their environment.

Activities of Student Health Services are conducted with special emphasis on promoting the nine dimensions of wellness and good bio-psycho-social health care.

Student Health Services has the mission of serving as the student's initial contact for assessing health problems or concerns.

Students are provided with reasonable quality health care for minor illnesses and injuries and are referred to specialists or consultants when necessary.

Each healthcare visit is used as an opportunity for health education.

Student Health Services provides student-centered medical and wellness services that are affordable and accessible.

Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and health care.

Provides an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of diversity.

Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness, and ethical practice.

Student Health Services supports the university's educational, research, and service missions.

The Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in the delivery of health care to students within the Fayetteville State University Student Health Clinic.

The LPN gathers and documents patient information and symptoms, obtains vital signs, carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications and immunizations as ordered, provides health promotion education, reports changes in patient condition, assists providers with examinations and procedures, and documents observations and care rendered.

The position supports safe, efficient clinic operations, continuity of care, and the health and well-being of the college student population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct sick call and collect pertinent data for acutely ill or injured students; promptly notify the Director and/or provider when a patient's condition warrants immediate attention or a change in the plan of care
• Obtain chief complaint, relevant medical history, vital signs, and other clinical information
• Assist providers with routine examinations, laboratory work, and special procedures
• Administer medications, immunizations, oxygen, and prescribed treatments in accordance with provider orders, standing orders, policies, and procedures; observe for desired effects and adverse reactions
• Assist with clinical procedures and treatments such as suture removal, dressings, hot soaks, compresses, splints, slings, and care of minor eye or ear concerns as directed
• Provide health promotion teaching and reinforce healthy lifestyle and preventive health practices
• Document pertinent observations, treatments, medications, and nursing care accurately and timely in the medical record
• Assist with referrals and continuity of care, including communication with off-campus health care providers and coordination of follow-up appointments, laboratory reports, imaging reports, and emergency department records
• Maintain patient confidentiality and positive, professional relationships with students, families, coworkers, and the university community
• Support efficient clinic flow and maintain supplies, equipment, and readiness of clinical areas for patient care
• Screen student health forms for compliance with North Carolina immunization requirements
• Provide appropriate support and referral for students experiencing an emotional crisis within the scope of the LPN role
• Maintain current knowledge of off-campus health care resources available to students and provide complete handoff reports to other clinical staff as appropriate
• Perform other clinic support functions as needed, including telephone, reception, documentation, logs, and restocking responsibilities

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of North…