Registered Nurse, Per Diem/On-Call (in-person daytime hours only)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse plays a valued role in the daily life of Skidmore College, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to students in a warm, collegial clinic setting. This per diem position offers an RN the opportunity to practice full-scope ambulatory nursing—assessing physical and emotional health, providing therapeutic treatment within Health Services’ protocols, and performing patient triage, including phone triage. Shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis, Monday through Friday during business hours (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), with no nights, weekends, or holiday coverage required—making it a great fit for an RN seeking flexibility and work-life balance. The RN collaborates with a supportive, multidisciplinary team across Health Services, Health Promotion, Residential Life, Counseling, Athletics, Academics, Campus Safety, and other areas of Student Affairs.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State
- 2-3 year minimum experience as a RN
- On-line application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
Nice To Haves
- college health experience highly desirable
- ambulatory or Med/Surg experience valuable
Responsibilities
- Takes a health history, conducts an appropriate assessment based on the presenting problems, evaluates findings and documents these clearly and succinctly in an electronic health record
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings
- Consults with Health Services’ clinicians to perform appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests, including rapid point-of-care tests and phlebotomy.
- Recognizes and empathizes with the unique psychological needs of the college-aged population and respects their right to privacy
- Recognizes when referral to a Health Services’ provider or community resource is appropriate, including utilization of appropriate clinical triage skills
- Offers appropriate treatments and education to students using Health Services’ protocols and practicing within the scope of their professional license
- Serves as a resource to the greater Skidmore College community regarding health issues, federal and state mandates and current medical practice
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
