Registered Nurse (per diem, night shift)

Kent School•Kent, CT

57d•$44 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per diem, academic year position for a Registered Nurse working the night shift (7 pm to 7 am). The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to the Kent School community, including students and employees, in accordance with state regulations and facility policies. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, providing emergency care, monitoring patient progress, documenting all care, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals and school staff.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years of work experience.
Provide the highest level of nursing care to the entire Kent School community.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude.
Possess a high degree of professionalism.
Maintain an active CT registered nursing license and current BLS certification.
Punctual and dependable.
Be able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the Health Center schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the Connecticut State Nursing Act while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient/student.
Provide emergency care to students, employees, or others on Kent School campus as outlined in nursing protocol, using nursing assessment skills.
Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, as well as act on those changes to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Thorough documentation of all nursing visits and follow-up care provided for admissions or temporary admissions.
Accountable and responsible for each student admitted until transfer of patient care or shift change.
Assist School Physician in caring for patients along with giving a complete and thorough report on patients.
Perform routine nursing care while adhering to age-specific and universal precautions at all times.
Communicate with Kent School employees, students/patients, and their families as appropriate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team, including the Counseling department and Athletic Trainers.
Consistently seek educational tools in order to broaden the knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
Maintain an active CT registered nursing license and current BLS certification.
Understand the potential for exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood, BBP, and infectious/communicable diseases.