Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse 2

This position delivers high-quality, professional nursing care to a diverse collegiate student population. Operating within an ambulatory care setting, this role combines hands-on clinical care with proactive patient education in strict accordance with Washington State laws and clinic protocols. This clinical professional position requires sharp assessment skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to balance independent execution with team collaboration. The incumbent demonstrates compassion, cultural sensitivity, and excellent communication skills to advocate effectively for student and campus community wellness.

Essential Functions
- Clinical Care and Triage Acute and Chronic Care:
Deliver skilled nursing interventions for acute illnesses, injuries, and the stabilization of chronic conditions.

Triage Protocols:
Conduct telephone and in-person triage utilizing standardized protocols to determine appropriate care levels.

Patient Assessment:
Evaluate chief complaints, gather medical histories, and measure vital signs.

Medication Administration:
Administer oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications as ordered by providers under licensed supervision.

Phlebotomy and Lab Work:
Perform venipuncture for blood specimens and handle processing.

Clinical Procedures:
Prepare sterile fields, assemble surgical trays, and assist with minor procedures, wound irrigation, EKGs, guaiac tests, glucose monitoring, and oxygen therapy.

Immunization Management:
Administer routine, travel, and public health immunizations required for college matriculation.

Health Education and Promotion Campus Health Resource:
Serve as a healthcare information resource for students and the wider campus community.

Self-Care

Education:

Counsel students on health maintenance, disease prevention, and independent self-care strategies.

Mentorship:
In the event there are student interns, provide instruction and demonstrations in clinical procedures in both a front and back office environment.

Documentation and Records Management Secure Electronic Medical Records Management:
Maintain precise, confidential electronic medical records adhering to HIPAA and FERPA compliance.

Care Documentation:
Ensure all patient interactions, treatments, and communications are logged accurately.

Immunization Compliance:
Oversee and audit student immunization records to ensure compliance with institutional policies.

Coordination and Emergency Response Interdisciplinary

Collaboration:

Partner with physicians, physician assistants, and mental health professionals to execute cohesive patient care plans.

Care Referrals:
Facilitate seamless referrals to internal campus departments and external community resources for complex medical or psychological needs.

Stakeholder Liaison:
Communicate effectively with students, families, and campus departments regarding health issues while maintaining strict confidentiality per state (WAC/RCW) and federal (FERPA/HIPAA) laws and statues.

Emergency Preparedness:
Maintain active readiness to respond to clinical emergencies implementing current CPR/AED protocols.

Additional Duties

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

- Strong foundation in nursing principles, ambulatory medical practices, and public health promotion.

Skill and ability in performing patient assessments and skilled nursing interventions, following clinical protocols, and performing clinical procedures.

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records systems with ability to create, organize, and maintain medical records and files with knowledge of applicable legal requirements.

Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential student data with absolute discretion and HIPAA and FERPA compliance.

Ability to work independently while under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Ability to handle multiple tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy.

Skill and ability in performing front office management skills, such as greeting patients, fielding calls and questions, and gathering, processing, and disseminating accurate information.

Skill and ability in providing instruction and demonstrations in clinical procedures in both a front and back office environment.

Ability to lead the work of others, including assigning, instructing, and checking work.

Excellent communication skills, such as using tact when communicating with professional and student staff.

Strong patient and customer service skills.

Ability to create, maintain, and manage appropriate medical and mental health related postings on Student Wellness Services' social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.

Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.

Familiarity with Rapid Cycle change practices and quality improvement.

Technological skill and ability to work with standard office equipment and computer programs, such as Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).Ability to prioritize daily work, handle competing demands, and meet deadlines.

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