Staff Nurse

• This staff nurse position provides health care and education to university students in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. The Health Center hours are 8:30am – 4:30 pm Monday- Friday. Summer hours vary in accordance with the University’s schedule. Reports to the Director of Health and Counseling.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
  

• Provide primary care for students for illnesses, injuries, and health concerns.
• Administer medications/vaccinations/treatments as outlined in Physician’s Standing Orders.
• Counsel students on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
• Promote health maintenance and wellness through screenings and health awareness activities.
• Participate in outreach events, as indicated, including New Student Orientation and Open House events.
• Review immunization documentation requirements as established by the university in compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain current stock of medications and medical supplies.
• Process medical records of incoming students.
• Maintain appropriate patient and Health Services records.
• Maintain current knowledge of campus and community resources for referral of students.
• Ensure maintenance of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and relevant NJ laws.
• Assist in completion of annual report, assessment report, and yearly immunization compliance report, as assigned by Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.
• Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice, and service in all aspects of interaction.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current New Jersey RN license required.

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Experience in several phases of nursing (such as medical/surgical, public health, emergency room, school health, and clinic practice.)

Candidate should be self-motivated, organized, independent worker, skilled in communication and able to provide competent medical assistance in emergency situations.

**Effective October 1, 2021, proof of vaccination or submission of weekly COVID-19 tests are required for all Georgian Court employees. A copy of your CDC vaccination card should be shared with the Office of Human Resources before your first day of employment. All information will be kept confidential**

**Must be US work authorized**