Nurse - Per Diem

Brewster Academy•Wolfeboro, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To address students' episodic and preventative health care needs to maximize their physical, mental, and athletic participation in the academic setting. To assist the Director of Student Health Services in the completion of goals. Independent substitution for the Director’s daytime shift (for illness or conferences) may be requested.

Requirements

Registered nurse
Current New Hampshire nursing license
Current CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuer
Valid driver’s license
Strong communication and computer skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to frequently climb stairs

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric, public health, or school nursing

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently attend to the health needs of students during both on-duty hours and on-call hours.
Nursing diagnoses and triage of patients for further care, treatment according to training and Health Center Protocol, independent use of point of care (POC) lab testing supplies and equipment, and constant communication with Huggins Hospital lab, and local physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and specialists.
Independently and safely transport medication to the medication room, accurately document and distribute medication to students per state laws and regulations (specifically He-P 816) and school policy.
Timely communication with parents (including emails after each doctor’s appointment, and phone calls when appropriate).
Communicate with faculty, administrators, athletic staff, community living parents, and the weekend duty staff to coordinate care and to notify appropriate staff of absences due to health or student status as needed.
Assist with transportation of students to appointments, to pick up prescriptions, and to the local hospital as needed.
Refer students to the Counseling Center or Director of Health Services to ensure student needs are met.
Assist with obtaining health forms from parents.
Competency in using proper nursing documentation in electronic medical records, storage of personal health information, proper use of accident insurance, etc.
Assist with preparation for doctor appointments, accessing and printing appropriate forms, e-mail reminders to students, sports passes, and proper use of accident reports and insurance information.
Protect the privacy of students' personal health information and documentation in accordance with NH state laws and regulations.
Assist with periodic health-related projects, such as reviewing student health forms and updating student medical records.
Assist with a school immunization clinic.
Renew state licensure.
Maintenance/cleanliness of HC and equipment.
Attend meetings and workshops to expand nursing skills and knowledge, and to maintain continuing education and nursing license.
Assist with school programs established to educate students regarding health issues and lifelong skills in self-care.
Other duties as may be assigned.