Department: Other
Job Type: Staff
Status: Non-Exempt
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Health Services, the staff nurse renders quality nursing care to the students at Asbury University. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.
Essential Functions:
- Plan and provide safe, economical, and efficient nursing care.
- Plan, assist, implement, and evaluate patient teaching.
- Give quality care to each student in accordance with defined quality standards.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and current records and protects the confidentiality of these records.
- Screen/Triage students prior to arrival to Health Services via phone or email
- Act as liaison between student and provider.
- Coordinate nursing activities and other services to provide for the total care of the student.
- Follow the standing orders/protocols in dealing with students’ illnesses and contacts the provider accordingly.
- Carry out physician orders.
- Promote positive patient relations and treat others with care and respect, maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
- Participate in continuing education programs for re-licensure and/or recertification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time on-site position, where the employee works 15 hours per week for 34 weeks.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license (RN) to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky
- Minimum of three years of basic nursing experience as a registered nurse, with college health nursing experience preferred, with interest in this field and age group essential.
- Mature, warm personality
- Thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice
- Ability to make accurate decisions regarding nursing problems
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Assessment, counseling, and teaching skills
- Initiative and good judgment
- Experience in emergency situations while maintaining efficient operations
- Conscientious of cost and safety
- Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with the adolescent/young adult personality
- Acute awareness of the spiritual needs of the patient
- Dedication to the mission of Asbury University and the needs of its students
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other personnel
- A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Institutional Commitment:
Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
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