Nurse

Talladega College•Talladega, AL

13d

About The Position

As a member of the Student Affairs Division, the Registered Nurse position works collaboratively under the guidance and supervision of the Consulting Physician and the Vice President of Student Affairs to provide communal health for the campus community. The Registered Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions for the college in accordance with established policies. Maintains satisfactory relations with campus wide departments; responsible for the education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures and skills of personnel. The Registered Nurse works as an integral part of the Student Health Center to coordinate patient care and patient flow. This position is responsible for all areas of the clinic including the progress, direction, coordination and evaluation of designated areas in conjunction with the Consulting Physician. Additionally, the Registered Nurse supports the Student Affairs Division through teamwork and collaboration, engagement in organizational committees, provides college outreach, and supports the academic of students.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a valid license.
Must have the ability to learn and adapt to working in the education environment.

Responsibilities

Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field.
Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients.
Provide the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients.
Initiate and implement patient care plan.
Maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
Create a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
Administer COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff, students and community.
Possess strong clinical skills including the ability and willingness to vaccinate patients.
Administer medications skillfully and correctly.
Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
Arrange to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
Complete expenditure forms and other documents related to processes of nursing functions.
Assist with insurance papers payment and processing.
Participate in planning changes and improvements.
Participate in campus safety programs
Support and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
Keep the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students informed of patients, needs, and problems.
Participate in orientation and in-service training.
Assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality.
Display concern and initiative.
Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
Cooperate and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and staff.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.