Registered Nurse

pDescription/ppstrongJob Summary:/strong Assists in the medical care and treatment of students. In the short or long term absence of the Health and Wellness Director (HWD), may serve as acting Health and Wellness Director.nbsp;/ppstrongDuties/Responsibilities:/strong/pulliConducts a cursory health evaluation of new students. Includes, but not limiting to:nbsp;/liliMeasures and records student vital signs, conducts hearing and vision screening, obtain and test urine, apply, read, and document results of PPD’s./liliPerforms phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens as required by National Job Corps Protocol.nbsp;/liliAdministers medication, monitors, and follows up to observe students. Reports on adverse reactions to medication to the Health and Wellness Manager (HWM).nbsp;/liliAssists with scheduling and follow up of medical appointments on center and community appointments./liliCoordination of Chronic Care Management Plans for students with chronic illnesses/liliAssists HWM with Applicant File Review/liliOn-call support requirednbsp;/liliSupports Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles (HEALS) committee and activities.nbsp;/liliAttends required staff training sessions./liliPerforms other duties as assigned.nbsp;/li/ulpbr//ppRequirements/ppustrongQualifications:/strong/u/ppstrongMinimum/strong: High school graduate plus State RN license. Must have active, unrestricted licenses, and work within scope of their license.nbsp;/ppstrongPreferred/strong: One year nursing experience, plus Job Corps experience desirable./ppstrongKnowledge/strong: Sound nursing techniques. Ability to relate effectively to student population. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to carry out instructions without constant supervision. Must maintain CPR certification./ppustrongPhysical Requirements:/strong/u/ppstrongFrequently/strong/ppStanding/ppSitting/ppSeeing/ppHearing/ppSpeaking/ppbr//ppstrongOccasionally/strong/ppWalking/ppBending/ppStooping/ppSquatting/ppFlexibility/ppbr//ppstrongSeldom/strong/ppClimbing/ppLifting 50 pounds/ppCarrying/ppKneeling/ppPushing/Pulling/ppRunning/ppDriving/ppbr//ppustrongEnvironmental Demands:/strong/u/ppEquipment: Ability to operate office equipmentnbsp;/ppWork Alone: Occasionally works alone/ppWork With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments/ppReading: Ability to read at a college level/ppWriting: Ability to write at a college levelnbsp;/ppbr//p