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Registered Nurse

The Hotchkiss School • Lakeville, CT, United States
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Position : Registered Nurse

Department : Hotchkiss School Health Services

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Director of Nursing

Schedule :

  • Part-Time, 30 hours per week (The schedule includes two 12-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each week, one evening shift from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • An additional 12 hours of paid on-call duty.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends. Final schedule to be discussed.
  • Academic year schedule, approximately 35 weeks per year plus opportunity to work through summer programs (+4 weeks)

Designation : Staff, Benefit Eligible

Travel : Rare

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Registered Nurse identifies and treats student health disorders and provides education and guidance in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. This employee’s duty of care includes evaluating, monitoring, and recording the physical conditions of students and referring students to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made by this employee require discretionary judgment and analysis. The work of this employee requires independent decision-making, a professional and friendly attitude, and effective communication.

NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Provide appropriate primary health care and nursing intervention based on standing medical orders and through clinical protocol, including assessment, care, referral and support,
  • Render routine and acute care needs in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and follow guidelines of universal precautions in all care rendered,
  • Administer medication to appropriate students, after obtaining parental permission and a doctor’s order for prescription medication ensuring proper documentation of same, monitoring students for side effects and reactions,
  • Perform routine and emergency first aid for illness and injuries,
  • Maintain accurate and complete student health records, monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient condition while adhering to precise documentation protocols,
  • Perform assessment and treatment of health needs of student body as presented to the health center,
  • Make referrals to School resources as necessary including counseling,
  • Collect information for State reports,
  • Regularly communicate with, parents, faculty / administration exhibiting skill in diplomacy tact, discretion, and sensitivity,
  • Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties,
  • Follow established protocols for the management of infectious disease including use of appropriate PPE, hygiene, disinfection, and management of medical waste.
  • Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff, assessing, implementing, and planning patient nursing care plans,
  • Remain reachable and available to report to the Health Center within 1 hour during scheduled on-call hours. During on-call hours the nurse must remain free from impairment due to alcohol or other performance-impairing substances.
  • Attend in-service sessions, department meetings, and staff meetings as needed or requested.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.
  • SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

  • Valid, current license as a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut, or eligibility to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
  • Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED from a recognized provider.
  • Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity.
  • Possess the ability to effectively communicate with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper record keeping and care plan management using computer software.
  • Possess knowledge of current health issues and nursing assessment skills, both physical and emotional, as they relate to adolescent students.
  • Possess competent computer skills to support communication and record keeping.
  • Must be able to exercise excellent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and possess strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks, sometimes in a stressful environment.
  • PHYSICAL CONDITIONS :

  • Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, carrying.
  • Work with students who may have infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Regular contact with school teachers, counselors, and other specialists.
  • Duties are generally performed in the School Health Center.
  • The Hotchkiss School is a tobacco-free environment.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

    The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

    The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).

    In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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