Registered Nurse- Full-Time Days

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse uses a team approach to healthcare, applying nursing processes, medical procedure and testing, critical thinking, and referral. Effectively interacts with students, parents, physicians and other health care providers with the aim of assisting students to assume responsibility for their own health and wellness.

Requirements

RN with valid NH (or compact) nursing license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
3 - 5 years’ previous experience working with adolescents in a healthcare setting.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficient in MS Office.
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including amidst stressful situations.
Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
Successfully complete upon hire a State of NH background.
Pre-hire physical clearance and immunization record review.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
Experience in an institutional or campus setting

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive physical assessments independent of other nursing colleagues.
Uses critical thinking in evaluating the needs of each student, making appropriate referrals as needed to NP/PA/MD, counselors, athletic trainers, nutritionist, and/or outside MDs.
Ensures that physicians and outside providers are provided comprehensive diagnostic information.
Independently initiates and implements nursing care plan.
Works as part of a team to provide care for crisis intervention, acute illness, injury, and emotional concerns.
Admits students to Health Center for overnight observation and treatment.
Draws blood, calls in prescriptions, dispenses medications, administers immunizations, and performs other medical procedures and tests as deemed necessary and ordered by NP/PA/MD.
Observes on a one-on-one basis students who pose safety concerns.
Develops relationships of trust built on respect, ethics, professionalism and effective communications.
Uses effective teaching and counseling skills.
Uses concise, thorough documentation to promote continuity of care and keep health records complete, accurate, and up to date.
Effectively communicates with parents, faculty, health services team, and outside providers while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Follows LHWC protocol and procedures, adheres to NH Board of Nursing scope of practice, and maintains competencies.