Part Time Nurse

Washington and Lee University • Lexington, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Nurse is a key health care provider responsible for nursing assessment, direct nursing care, and appropriate medical record documentation for all students who are cared for at the Student Health Center during clinical work hours. This position covers work shifts on a part time basis for specific dates when additional coverage is required. Some weekend coverage is required. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Current R.N. licensure for nursing practice in Virginia
• Current CPR certification
• Pertinent clinical experience
• Knowledge of current healthcare practices
• Willingness to complete additional training as required
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and excellent clinical skills
• Consistent record of attendance and punctuality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with ill and/or distressed students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal health information
• Ability to work effectively as a professional member of a multidisciplinary health care team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the Lindley Health Center team
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed

Nice To Haves

• One year of pertinent clinical nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assessment, direct nursing care, and appropriate medical record documentation for all students who present to the Student Health Center during clinical work hours.
• Assists the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner as needed during scheduled appointment hours and follows through on evaluation and treatment orders and medical record documentation.
• Provides nursing assessment and direct nursing care, assists students with meals, carries out evaluation and treatment orders, and completes appropriate medical record documentation for students cared for in the SHC Infirmary.
• Shares responsibility with other nurses and administrative staff in the Student Health Center for maintaining supplies, records, facilities, and other necessary functions to support the continued smooth operation of a 24/7 college health service.
• Observes color changes in patients’ skin, listens to heart and lung sounds using a stethoscope, assesses skin temperature, and palpates pulses.
• Uses near and far vision, perceptual speed, visual color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing sensitivity to safely and effectively perform patient care responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, or other health care workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed