Registered Nurse (RN)

Covenant College•Lookout Mountain, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care and health services to Covenant College students, faculty, and staff through Health Services. The role performs patient intake and assessment, administers medications and conducts onsite testing as ordered by the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), responds to urgent needs and campus emergencies, evaluates isolation and quarantine needs during contagious illness, and supports the Director of Health Services with health education programs for the college community. The position is expected to be performed on campus unless otherwise directed or arranged. It operates primarily in a professional clinical office environment, with frequent in-person contact and meetings, telephone communication, and movement to other campus locations to respond to urgent care situations. College hours for full-time staff are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; alternative schedules may apply, and occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Travel is not required. This is a regular, permanent, full-time, 10-month, FLSA non-exempt, benefit-eligible position in Student Development/Health Services. It reports to the Director of Health Services. Applicants must provide a letter of interest, a résumé with contact information for three references, and a statement or expression of personal faith describing their walk and the ongoing work of Christ in their life. Candidates must be committed to Jesus Christ and to Covenant College’s mission, and must be able to affirm and support the College’s Staff Commitments.

Requirements

Hold a valid, current Georgia Registered Nurse license.
Have two years of recent experience in a hospital, clinic, or physician’s practice.
Hold American Heart Association CPR certification.
Understand OSHA regulations for bloodborne pathogens.
Demonstrate a commitment to serving patients with diverse backgrounds, interests, goals, and abilities.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with other college departments.
Deal responsibly with confidential matters.
Have proficient computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Be personally committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Understand and be committed to Covenant College’s mission and purpose, affirm and support its Staff Commitments, and perform the role consistently with the College’s Christian mission and community.
Be able to assent to Covenant College’s Staff Commitments.
Be fluent and conversant in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a registered nurse in an educational setting, preferably in higher education.
Understanding of college health functions that facilitate student health and wellness and contribute to overall student success.
Knowledge of legal requirements and regulations for assigned programs and services.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake for students, faculty, and staff seeking care for acute or chronic illnesses, including obtaining the chief complaint, allergies and medications, vital signs, and focused assessment; document findings in the patient EMR and update medical history as needed.
Assess assigned patients and recommend over-the-counter medications when appropriate under the Health Services Policies and Procedure Manual.
Consult or refer patients to the clinic FNP or, when the FNP is unavailable, to other health care clinics.
Assist the FNP with examinations and procedures as needed.
Perform onsite patient tests, including rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, and urinalysis tests; perform venipuncture for ordered laboratory tests and complete requisitions to Quest Laboratory.
Administer medications ordered by the FNP within the RN scope of practice and assist with calling in prescription medications as ordered.
Establish patient care goals and teach patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care to promote independence.
Respond promptly to urgent needs and emergencies on campus; refer to the FNP, urgent care, an outside agency, or an emergency room as appropriate, and call 911 if necessary.
Evaluate isolation or quarantine needs during periods of contagious illness and provide affected students with verification notes documenting the period under Health Services care.
Assist the Director of Health Services in planning and administering health education programs for the college community.
Provide students with health and wellness information on topics such as nutrition and stress management.
Meet and confer with faculty and staff as needed to develop and evaluate health education programs and services addressing identified student needs.
Assist in developing or present health-related subject matter to classes, student organizations, and staff groups upon request.
Comply with OSHA bloodborne pathogen regulations.
Perform clerical tasks as needed and maintain files.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Health Services.