Nurse, Per Diem

The per diem nurse position at Choate Rosemary Hall is an unique opportunity to care for students in a residential boarding school setting. The position requires interest and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a health center team. In consultation with our nurse practitioners and adolescent specialist physician, the per diem nurse provides nursing care for students in our school-based health center and 10 bed infirmary.

The per diem nurse also provides triage, first-aid and other care to students. This position requires exceptional clinical and organizational skills, flexibility, and a love of working with teens. Effective, nonjudgmental and compassionate communication with students and families, faculty, staff and the entire health center team is essential.

This is a per diem, non-exempt, non-benefits eligible position scheduled during the academic year only, this role is not scheduled to work during school breaks. The base rate pay range for this position is $35.00-$40.00 per hour.

Shift differentials are paid for evening, night, and weekend hours.

Work Performed

* Administer medications and treatments prescribed for patients; maintain records of diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.

* Provide triage and supportive care. Develop and implement nursing care plans and evaluate patient's progress and nursing care given.

* Conduct primary physical assessments, give emergency first-aid, complete point of care testing as indicated, and initiate referrals as necessary.

* Maintain safe and nurturing environment of care in the 10-bed infirmary, including offering food and drink, changing linens, and coordinating services with facilities and food services

* Provide education and support to students, families and staff.

* Maintain inventory for medical equipment and supplies as well as other health center resources.

* Complete quality assurance testing for CLIA-waived tests and equipment in the laboratory.

* Perform other related nursing and supportive care.

* Graduation from accredited Nursing program, current nursing registration (or pending registration) from the State of Connecticut

* Must have one year minimum RN experience with adolescent health.

* School health experience preferred.

* Must have the ability to work independently with excellent physical assessment skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.