Registered Nurse

Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. A division of Bard located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard College at Simon’s Rock is the only four-year college in the U.S. specifically designed for motivated adolescents to fully realize their academic potential by beginning college immediately after the 10th or 11th grade. BA and AA degrees are granted in over 35 areas of study. Simon’s Rock attracts a diverse student population of approximately 400 students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA+.

For over 50 years, Simon’s Rock has practiced the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18, an idea that launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. In 2015, Simon’s Rock launched Bard Academy, a two-year high school program for boarding and day students, with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the tenth grade. In doing so, Simon’s Rock has connected high school and college in one cohesive, coherent six-year arc. In 2019, Simon’s Rock established the Early College Research Institute (ECRI), a locus for research into “what’s next” in Early College. In 2023, Simon’s Rock launched the Bard Queer Leadership Project, a B.A. degree program designed for, and by, LGBTQIA+ college students, aiming to elevate LGBTQIA+ college graduates into leadership roles in fields across the workforce.

The Role: At Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock, we seek an experienced and collaborative Registered Nurse to join the staff of the Wellness Center. Reporting to the Director of the Wellness Center, the position provides direct, nursing services to students on-site at the Wellness Center. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse in the state of MA with a minimum of five years of professional experience preferably with adolescents and emerging adults. The qualified candidate will also demonstrate experience and commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively triage students presenting to Health Services
Perform detailed nursing physical assessment and recognize normal and abnormal signs and symptoms
Ability to perform CLIA waived lab tests and dispense medications prescribed in accordance with approved protocols
Initiate and maintain appropriate documentation for all students
Arrange appropriate follow up care
Administer medication policy
Initiate and maintain appropriate documentation of all students
Maintain accurate and confidential records
Document all Health Services visits and contacts in charts and in the electronic scheduling system
Prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks through utilization of good judgment and independent thinking
Adhere to changes in policy and procedures
Participate in nursing quality activities such as chart review and performance improvement projects
Coordinate off-campus appointments and transportation
Coordinate care between Health Services and student’s home and local medical providers
Provide instruction and guidance to students on relevant health issues through prevention, maintenance and promotion
Clean and restock treatment rooms and medical supply closets
Provide telephone triage as needed
Respond to emergencies on campus, as appropriate
Oversee, manage and organize the receipt of health forms for incoming first-year students in the College and Academy in collaboration with the Health Services team
Provide continuity of care and coordination with the health services team throughout the week
Collaborate with the psychiatrist and the campus physician or nurse practitioner on student medication needs
Attend staff meetings weekly
Attend committee meetings as appropriate
Assume responsibility for professional development and the maintenance of licensing CEU requirements
Establish mutually agreed upon goals with the Director of the Wellness Center
Cover other duties as assigned and as appropriate to achieve Health Services objectives
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Commitment to inclusion and culturally competent practice
Sensitivity, understanding and experience in working with a diverse community of students, especially under-represented populations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline
Flexible, positive and helpful with a balanced, reasoned perspective in managing complex situations
Attention to detail and consistent follow through on required clinical documentation and scheduling
Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
3–5 years in medical-surgical nursing in an acute care, Public Health or Emergency Department
Familiarity with CLIA waved and offsite laboratory procedures
Phlebotomy experience
Strong physical and psychosocial assessment skills
Current CPR/AED Certification
Ambulatory/acute care experience with the college/high school age population

Physical Requirements:

Access students at various locations on campus such as residences, grounds and other buildings
Physically move and ambulate students
Move freely throughout the Wellness Center and stand for periods of time
Transport equipment on campus such as wheelchairs and emergency bags
Walk up and down three flights of stairs
Assist ill and injured students from buildings to the Wellness Center
Assist ill and injured students to a car for transportation to medical offices or the hospital
Bend and pick up packages weighing 30 lbs. or less
Kneel to assist unconscious students and administer CPR
Hear heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope
Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Word process and schedule on a computer

Resilience

Ability to appropriately manage and intervene in a variety of physical and mental health issues presented by students, maintaining calm and measured discernment in working with stressful situations, including trauma, grief and crisis scenarios.

This is a full time, 10-month, salaried position with excellent employee benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM for the academic year of Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock. The specific schedule will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. Some limited hours will be required during the Orientation period, J-Term and summer programs.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Bard College and Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock are equal opportunity employers, and we encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic levels as the values of equity and inclusion are core to our institutional mission. AA/EOE.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. Send your files to Beth Haley (ehaley@simons-rock.edu) with “Registered Nurse” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.