Nurse

Job SummaryAs a member of the Student Affairs Division, the Registered Nurse position workscollaboratively under the guidance and supervision of the Consulting Physician and the VicePresident of Student Affairs to provide communal health for the campus community. TheRegistered Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions for the college inaccordance with established policies. Maintains satisfactory relations with campus widedepartments; responsible for the education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies,procedures and skills of personnel.The Registered Nurse works as an integral part of the Student Health Center to coordinate patientcare and patient flow. This position is responsible for all areas of the clinic including theprogress, direction, coordination and evaluation of designated areas in conjunction with theConsulting Physician. Additionally, the Registered Nurse supports the Student Affairs Divisionthrough teamwork and collaboration, engagement in organizational committees, provides collegeoutreach, and supports the academic of students.Responsibilities Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results. Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain currentknowledge base in the field. Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories,vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications andeducating patients. Provide the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursingfunctions of patients. Initiate and implement patient care plan. Maintain acceptable standards of patient care. Create a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders. Administer COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff, students and community. Possess strong clinical skills including the ability and willingness to vaccinate patients. Administer medications skillfully and correctly. Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arrange to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Complete expenditure forms and other documents related to processes of nursingfunctions. Assist with insurance papers payment and processing. Participate in planning changes and improvements. Participate in campus safety programs Support and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. Keep the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students informed of patients, needs, andproblems. Participate in orientation and in-service training. Assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality. Display concern and initiative. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. Cooperate and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and staff. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.QualificationsMust be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a valid license. Must have the ability to learn and adapt toworking in the education environment.Application ProcessAll qualified candidates should submit a resume’, TC application, cover letter, copy of validlicense, copy of transcripts and at least three professional references to hr@talladega.edu.TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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