Registered Nurse

Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon’s Rock have an opening at the Wellness Center for a Registered Nurse.

This is a full-time, salaried position with excellent employee benefits. The on-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for the academic year, August–May.

Primary 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, as clinically appropriate, utilizing the available documentation and scheduling systems
Prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks through utilization of good judgment and independent thinking
Adhere to changes in policy and procedures
Participate in documentation reviews and performance improvement projects, as needed
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 and administration on relevant health issues through prevention, maintenance and promotion
Clean and restock treatment rooms and medical supply closet
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 and counseling team throughout the week Collaborate with the psychiatrist and the campus physicians 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

Physical Expectations

Ability to:

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, document and schedule in charts, on a computer and/or via an EMR system

General 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 disciplin
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible, positive and helpful, with a balanced, reasoned perspective, when managing complex situations
Attention to detail and consistent follow through on required clinical documentation and scheduling

Educational Requirements

Required: Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
Desired: Baccalaureate Nursing Degree

Training/Experience Requirements

Required:

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
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license

Desired:

Ambulatory/acute care experience with the college/high school age population

Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Alison Abrams, wellnesscenter@simons-rock.edu. Review of resumes will begin in January 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on a fingerprint and background check.