Nurse 1

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title NURSE 1 Campus Title Nurse 1 School/Division Student Affairs, Division of Department Student Health Services Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SG014 Salary Range Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary
This is a Nurse 1 (RN) position in Student Health Service whose primary duties are to provide for nursing evaluation and care for students who present to Student Health Service. Position works Monday – Friday, approx. 8am – 4:30pm.
Duties include phone and walk-in triage, initial evaluations/“rooming” of patients, administration of prescribed medications and immunizations, wound care, emergency contraceptive and other nursing visits, collection of laboratory specimens and performance of CLIA waived testing.
Position includes an approved geographic differential payment of $12,000 annually, in addition to base salary. Major Responsibilities
1. Responsible for triaging and evaluating students for medical care on a continual basis
a). most triaging is done over the phone, but some is done in person with walk-in students. All triage interactions must be documented in the electronic medical record.
b). triage interview, whether by phone or in person, should include obtaining and documenting nature and duration of students problem, time of onset, severity, associated symptoms and any treatment such as recent emergency room visit, self care, and any current medications and/or allergies.
2. When “working up” patients who present to SHS for care, obtains and documents in the electronic medical record all pertinent information, vital signs, and performs any necessary nursing procedures prior to clinician’s initial evaluation of each student.
3. Notifies clinician’s of student’s condition if situation warrants an urgent evaluation.
4. Manages self care cold table routine for students in a timely efficient manner, replenishes the stock of cold table medication, packaging and labeling of medication as needed.
5. Interacts in a professional and caring manner with students and other staff and maintains confidentiality of patient information and records at all times.
6. Responsible for maintenance of laboratory and pharmacy.
a). Performs lab procedures as directed by clinicians, following laboratory policies and procedures.
b). Does necessary controls in accordance with policies.
c). Pharmacy- maintains availability of stocked and packaged formulary and OTC medicines.
7. Provides pregnancy testing and consultation.
8. Provides emergency contraception per request.
9. Provides necessary nursing treatments and nursing observations under the direction of Medical Director and clinicians.
10. Initiates preliminary portion of sport physical requirement.
11. Recertifies CPR at least every two years.
12. Is involved in Q.A. activities. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Required Qualifications
You must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State, possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State, or be eligible to enter the examination for such license. You must obtain your NYS license within one year of the date of appointment or action will be taken to remove you from the position. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a college health service. Experience in a primary care, urgent care or outpatient office setting. Experience working with an adolescent/young adult population. Experience working with an electronic medical record system. EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S22063 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6840
Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed and registered to practice nursing in New York State, or do you possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State; or are you eligible to enter the examination for the nursing license?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * IF you do not currently have a New York State nursing license, you must obtain it within one year of the date of appointment or you will be removed from the position. Is this acceptable to you?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If you currently possess a license to practice nursing in NYS, when was it received?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Do you possess a Master's degree in Nursing?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following human service fields: audiology; counseling (must be health related); community health; gerontology; health administration; nutrition; occupational therapy; physical therapy; psychology; recreation therapy; rehabilitation; social work; or speech language pathology?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Please list ALL current nursing related certifications that you hold:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. * In summary form, please identify how many years of service you have as a post license RN:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
9. * Do you possess the following RN post-licensure experience; working with individuals in an inpatient setting? Inpatient is defined as any acute care hospital; New York State operated inpatient/client facility, mental health clinic, psycho-social club or any other community based mental health or substance abuser treatment service, or correctional facility.
   • Yes
   • No
   • If yes, please identify the years of service below.
10. * If yes to Inpatient Care experience, please identify the number of years:
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
11. * Do you possess the following RN Post-Licensure experience: working with patients in a community based setting? A community based setting is defined as a day treatment center; senior citizen center; state/voluntary operated community residence or school; physical rehabilitation center; hospital outpatient department; public health agency; or diagnostic treatment center.
    • Yes
    • No
12. * If yes to community based setting experience, how many year?
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
13. * Do you possess any RN Post-Licensure experience in the following: teaching clinical nursing courses to staff or in a school of nursing?
    • Yes
    • No
14. * If yes to teaching experience, how many years?
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
15. * Do you possess any other RN Post-Licensure experience: doctor's office, industrial, private duty, school, utilization review,etc?
    • Yes
    • No
16. * If yes to other experience please explain and provide years of service:
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
17. * Do you possess any LPN experience in an inpatient setting or community based setting?
    • Yes
    • No
18. * If yes to LPN experience, how many years and what type of setting?
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)
2. Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant)
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)