Registered Nurse (per diem, night shift)

Title: Registered Nurse (per diem)

Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule/Travel: Per Diem, academic year position, 7 pm to 7 am

FLSA: Non-exempt

Classification: Staff

Pay Range: $44 - $48 per hour

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the Connecticut State Nursing Act while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient/student.
• Provide emergency care to students, employees, or others on Kent School campus as outlined in nursing protocol, using nursing assessment skills.
• Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, as well as act on those changes to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Thorough documentation of all nursing visits and follow-up care provided for admissions or temporary admissions.
• Accountable and responsible for each student admitted until transfer of patient care or shift change.
• Assist School Physician in caring for patients along with giving a complete and thorough report on patients.
• Perform routine nursing care while adhering to age-specific and universal precautions at all times.
• Communicate with Kent School employees, students/patients, and their families as appropriate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Be able to keep up in a fast-paced work environment.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team, including the Counseling department and Athletic Trainers.
• Consistently seek educational tools in order to broaden the knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
• Maintain an active CT registered nursing license and current BLS certification.
• Understand the potential for exposure to internal and external hazardous materials, including but not limited to: blood, BBP, and infectious/communicable diseases.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years of work experience.
• Provide the highest level of nursing care to the entire Kent School community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Must be physically able to respond to any emergency within the Health Center or outside of the Health Center, including moving a patient if deemed necessary 
• Visual acuity within normal parameters.
• Requires substantial movement (motions) of wrists, hands, and fingers with keyboard use.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the Health Center schedule.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

Additional Information:

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote, and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.