Student Health Nurse - Full Time - Days (bestcare)

Job Description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

The Student Health Nurse is responsible for assessment and care of a college-aged population. This includes appropriate triage, functioning within treatment protocols and documentation of all care.

Location: Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm May include some evening and weekend hours depending on Student/University needs.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Triages by taking medical history and performing sufficient physical exam to determine the patient's needed level of care. Treats based on protocols and procedures.

Administers and records vaccines, medications, PPD skin tests.

Collects samples of blood, urine, feces, and gynecological cultures for laboratory tests; instructs patients in proper procedure for collection as needed.

Responsible for organizing annual flu shot clinics.

Performs student drug screens.

Collaborates with other team members to ensure continuity of care.

Utilizes electronic medical record to schedule patients and document care.

Supports and ensures delivery of wellness education and outreach efforts on campus including programming, events, website and brochures.

Promotes and engages students, staff and faculty in community health education and initiatives.

Applies appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice for performance of clinical duties.

Assists with organizing clinic supplies in order to expedite services. Keeps Health Center clean and orderly.

Assists with monitoring matriculating student health records for compliance.

Assists with auditing and monitoring ongoing student compliance.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm May include some evening and weekend hours depending on Student/University needs.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School or College of nursing required.

License/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nebraska, compact state) required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Experience

• Prior work experience in a clinic or college health setting is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and document findings.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.

Physical Requirements

Physical

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-665):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive
  • Motions
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Fingering/Touching
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/visual
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

Hazards

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1%-33%):
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born & blood borne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.