On-Call Registered Nurse
About The Position
ABOUT THE POSITION : The On-Call Registered Nurse performs professional nursing functions in the provision of general outpatient and urgent medical care at The Claremont Colleges Services Student Health Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position. Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Patient Care) Provide triage assessments, including vital signs, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, allergies, and current medication regimen. Records and reports obvious patient problems, symptoms, reactions, and behaviors. Obtain episodic histories of ill or injured students and aid in determining the disposition of the same. Utilize and follow standing orders for patient care. Assist physicians and nurse practitioners (healthcare providers) and work collaboratively with the ancillary staff in the treatment of the ill or injured student. Assist healthcare providers with minor surgical procedures and examinations. Administer medications, antigen injections, and immunizations as ordered by the healthcare providers. Dispense medications as ordered by the healthcare providers in accordance with the California Business & Professional Code 4173 and the Board of Registered Nursing Code 2725.1. Provide education to students regarding side effects, desired effects, and administration of the medications as ordered by the healthcare providers Provide and maintain educational materials to students regarding the medications dispensed, reviewing but not limited to the frequency of administration, how to take (i.e., on an empty stomach), and common side effects. Provide telephone triage of student calls assisting in the appropriate disposition of the student including making a same day appointment and documents/records transactions in the student’s medical record. Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties) Review and update patient educational materials. Maintain accurate records according to the labeling and dispensing of medications. Maintain and order an adequate supply of medications including immunizations and vaccines. Maintain and document proper storage of all medications as demonstrated by a daily log of refrigerator temperatures. Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services. Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training. Attend weekly staff meetings when on-call. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of Nursing Degree program, plus a current California Nursing License and CPR Certification.
- Two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory care or medical setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing training for recertification is provided.
- Current California Nursing License
- Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods, and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
- Ability to apply nursing knowledge and techniques.
- Ability to observe and record or respond with therapy to medical reactions, symptoms, and behaviors.
- Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and equipment.
- Ability to utilize electronic health records.
- Ability to gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of patients.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and others.
- Ability to analyze urgent and emergent situations accurately and to take prompt action.
- Proficient oral and written English language skills, including medical terminology.
- Provide evidence of the following vaccination(s): ☒ Tdap, Influenza, HBV, MMR, and VZV at the time of hire ☒ TB screening within 30 calendar days of hire, plus once per year thereafter
Nice To Haves
- Urgent care or ER experience.
- Experience with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients.
- Electronic Health Records experience
Responsibilities
- Provide triage assessments, including vital signs, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, allergies, and current medication regimen.
- Records and reports obvious patient problems, symptoms, reactions, and behaviors.
- Obtain episodic histories of ill or injured students and aid in determining the disposition of the same.
- Utilize and follow standing orders for patient care.
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners (healthcare providers) and work collaboratively with the ancillary staff in the treatment of the ill or injured student.
- Assist healthcare providers with minor surgical procedures and examinations.
- Administer medications, antigen injections, and immunizations as ordered by the healthcare providers.
- Dispense medications as ordered by the healthcare providers in accordance with the California Business & Professional Code 4173 and the Board of Registered Nursing Code 2725.1.
- Provide education to students regarding side effects, desired effects, and administration of the medications as ordered by the healthcare providers
- Provide and maintain educational materials to students regarding the medications dispensed, reviewing but not limited to the frequency of administration, how to take (i.e., on an empty stomach), and common side effects.
- Provide telephone triage of student calls assisting in the appropriate disposition of the student including making a same day appointment and documents/records transactions in the student’s medical record.
- Review and update patient educational materials.
- Maintain accurate records according to the labeling and dispensing of medications.
- Maintain and order an adequate supply of medications including immunizations and vaccines.
- Maintain and document proper storage of all medications as demonstrated by a daily log of refrigerator temperatures.
- Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training.
- Attend weekly staff meetings when on-call.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- California Sick Leave
- workers’ compensation
- disability
- Medicare
- social security
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
