Registered Nurse

Hampton University•Hampton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton University is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide in-person and tele-health medical care to students at the Health Center. The RN works collaboratively with the health team to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate care to well and ill patients, supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and works under the supervision of the Director of Operations. The RN provides direct nursing care, including triage, medication administration, treatments, immunizations, and health education. The position also includes supervising and delegating work to LPNs, supporting their clinical development, ensuring compliance with nursing standards and university policies, participating in quality and risk management activities, and collaborating with health center staff and university partners. The RN must become proficient in the center’s Medicat Electronic Health Record system within the first 90 days of employment. Job hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia RN and LPN scopes of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Clinical nursing experience in ambulatory care, public health, primary care, or student health preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to university students, including triage, medication administration, treatments, immunizations, and health education.
Exercise independent nursing judgment within the RN scope while collaborating with licensed nurse practitioners and medical providers as required.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation consistent with HIPAA, FERPA, and Virginia Board of Nursing standards.
Participate in emergency response and urgent care services consistent with training and institutional protocols.
Directly and indirectly supervise LPNs, delegating tasks based on patient condition, task complexity, and LPN competency.
Retain responsibility and accountability for nursing care delegated to LPNs, consistent with Virginia law.
Assign LPN patient-care activities within their scope of practice and applicable written policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing clinical guidance, consultation, and evaluation of LPN performance.
Validate competencies, oversee orientation and training, and participate in performance evaluations of LPN staff.
Intervene as necessary to ensure patient safety and compliance with professional standards.
Ensure nursing services comply with the Virginia Nurse Practice Act, Board of Nursing regulations, university policies, and applicable accreditation standards.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standing orders.
Monitor infection prevention and control practices and participate in campus public health initiatives.
Participate in quality improvement activities, incident reporting, and risk mitigation efforts.
Become proficient in the health center’s Medicat Electronic Health Record system within the first 90 days and document patient care accurately and promptly in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, and university partners.
Serve as a clinical liaison between nursing staff and health center leadership.
Educate students about wellness, disease prevention, medication management, and self-care.