Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• General care and medication distribution for the student population
• Monitor and dispense prescription medications based on instructions from physicians and parents
• Evaluate students' ailments and work closely with the provider
• Communicate with parents & teachers pertaining to any & all medical emergencies, illnesses & injuries
• Examine and authenticate vaccination records.
• Effectively triage students presenting to Health Services
• Ability to perform CLIA waived lab tests and dispense medications prescribed in accordance with approved protocols
• Initiate and maintain appropriate documentation for all students
• Arrange appropriate follow up care
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks through utilization of good judgment and independent thinking
• Provide instruction and guidance to students on relevant health issues through prevention, maintenance and promotion
• Clean and restock treatment rooms and medical supply closets
• Provide telephone triage as needed
• Respond to emergencies on campus, as appropriate
• Oversee, manage and organize the receipt of health forms for incoming first year students in the College and Academy in collaboration with the Health Services team
• Attend staff meetings weekly
• Attend committee meetings as appropriate
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• Must possess a NYS RN license and CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new programs.
• Commitment to inclusion and culturally competent practice
• Sensitivity, understanding and experience in working with a diverse community of students, especially under-represented populations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline
• Flexible, positive and helpful with a balanced, reasoned perspective in managing complex situations
• Strong physical and psychosocial assessment skills

Physical Requirements:
• Access students at various locations on campus such as residences, grounds and other buildings
• Physically move and ambulate students
• Move freely between the main Bard campus and the Massena campus
• Transport equipment on campus such as wheelchairs and emergency bags
• Walk up and down three flights of stairs
• Bend and pick up packages weighing 30 lbs. or less
• Kneel to assist unconscious students and administer CPR
• Hear heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope
• Speak clearly on the phone and in person
• Word process and schedule on a computer

Application Instructions

This is a full time, 10-month, salaried position with excellent employee benefits. The wage range is $38-$42 per hour. The specific schedule will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. Schedule requires the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, based on the needs of the health center. Some limited hours will be required during the Orientation period and J-Term.

Application Instructions

Submit applications through Interfolio. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.