Health Center Nurse - LPN/RN

The Health Center Nurse is part of the Health Services team and works with other team members to provide a complete health services program. The Health Center Nurse reports to the Director of Health Services. This is a nursing position within a busy student health center that requires excellent clinical skills and judgment. **NEW GRADUATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY**

The Health Center provides a full range of primary care services.

Hours are typically 8 am - 4 pm OR 10 am - 6 pm. (We have 2 locations - School Nurse Office and Student Health Center)

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following

• Assists with monitoring the health of the Darrow community
• Works with the Director of Health Services and/or School Nurse to collect student medications, safely store medications, organize medications for distribution by AODs and House Parents, meticulously maintain medication logs, and administer medications.
• Enters data into the electronic medical record database
• Performs lab testing for students and faculty (phlebotomy, PCR, Point of Care Testing, etc.)
• Other administrative, clerical, or healthcare duties, as assigned
• Agrees to follow New York State Education Law, which provides the legal definitions of LPNs and RN's.
• You will follow all School
• Policies applicable to your position, including, but not limited to: The Employee and Health Services Handbooks, Health Services Standing Orders, Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Your clinical practice will be supervised by the Director of Health Services or a properly licensed designee.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Valid New York State LPN/RN License required (or willingness to obtain)
• Current BLS Certification required
• Valid driver's license and willingness to transport students to appointments and the pharmacy as required
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of nursing standards of care
• Knowledge of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogen standards and operational procedures
• Experience in emergency nursing, primary pediatric, and/or school health nursing preferred
• Physical assessment/data collection, emergency nursing, counseling, and health teaching skills