UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigators; RN - Stamford Campus

Overview

Search #: 497991
Work type: Part-time
Location: Stamford Campus
Categories: Student Programs and Services

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Regional Nurse Coordinator, this position provides professional nursing and health services to the UConn Stamford campus. As a college health nurse, this registered nurse will be responsible for providing patient focused advice and education, by supporting the maintenance and improvement of the health of students, identifying, and assisting in removing or modifying health related barriers, and supporting early detection and early intervention strategies.

Collaborates with other providers to enable the student to attain and maintain health. Refers students to other internal or community-based resources as appropriate. Maintains electronic medical records and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations, as well as SHaW policies and procedures, and program protocols. May include nursing assessments, examinations, and treatment on the Storrs campus.

SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments. The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

• Provides in person and telephone advice and consultation with regard to treatment and prevention.
• Assists in the coordination of care and access to health resources within the community.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to formulate individualized plan of care for student patients.
• Provides specific health counseling and general health education to individuals, patients, and groups.
• Refers and assists patients in securing appointments for specialized medical care beyond the scope of the Student Health and Wellness services, which may include supporting students in securing transportation and insurance solutions.
• Participates in and/or conducts in-service presentations. Participates in various SHaW and university committees and advisory groups.
• Interviews patients, documents medical history, may examine patients, and make assessments and/or physical nursing diagnosis of condition of such patient. Counsels patients regarding treatment and prevention.
• Administers medications and treatments, provides care via established protocols as authorized by licensed Physicians and Nurse Practitioners.
• Maintains proper electronic clinical records and reports. Maintains drugs, medical supplies, and equipment, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a permanent part-time in-person 12-month, 21 hours a week position. This opening is for a primarily day position with a flex schedule which may include an occasional weekend day. Candidate must be willing to extend into the evening hours on occasion to meet the needs of the service/population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A requirement to be present on the Storrs campus for a period for orientation may be required.

Please apply online at  Staff Positions, Search #497991 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Personal lived experience and shared identities are invaluable and people with lived experience and/or shared identities are encouraged to apply.

This job posting is scheduled to be posted until filled.

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