Registered Nurse

The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to the students of Alfred University.  Care may include the following, although not limited to: performing routine medical office procedures and testing, administration of medications, scheduling appointments, student education, referrals, and follow-up care. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week.

Compensation:  $29.62 - $31.33 per hour, 35 hours/week, 10-month position


Essential Functions 

Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assesses student, recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures, in accordance with standing policies and procedures.
• Consults with or provides referral to a higher level provider (NP, PA or MD) when indicated.
• Assists the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Identifies student medical needs/health education needs, provides instructions, or timely and appropriate referrals.
• Documents assessments, observations, care given, and student outcomes in the medical record accurately and legibly.
• Administers treatments (Ex: nebulizer) according to policy and procedure.
• Applies various apparatus and uses all equipment safely.
• Performs confidential HIV testing and counseling.
• Administers medications safely, knowing drug classifications, actions, usual doses, and side effects.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture and preparing/labeling lab studies for transport to lab.
• Provides triage of presenting students.
• Recognizes and performs competently in emergency situations.
• Follows Infection control Policies and Procedures.

Essential Operations Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the health care team to improve student health care.
• Reviews health history of incoming health forms and refers to appropriate staff/departments or develops student care plan.
• Demonstrates student advocacy, assuring students right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans and procedures
• Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and replenishes inventory as needed.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other hospitals/Alfred University departments.
• Follows the established policies and procedures and implements Registered Nursing Standards of Care.
• Independently performs assigned duties and responsibilities and seeks educational opportunities for professional growth, sharing information with other staff members as appropriate.
• Acts as a role model in all aspects of public conduct with students and staff within the Health Center and community.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Participates in the Crandall Health Center's Quality Improvement Process.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency.
• Assists in scheduling students, answering phones, making follow-up appointments, scheduling tests, etc.
• Assists in the review and/or creation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for checking expiration dates on medications, lab and clinical supplies.
• Participates in Alfred University student related open houses and Student Affair committees.
• Collaborates with Residence Life in maintaining first aid kits for the Residence Halls.
• Maintains updated pharmaceutical monographs.
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS} information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
• Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Formal Education:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an undergraduate degree (AAS or BSN) in nursing or accredited RN diploma program. Must have a current state nursing license and current CPR certification.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year experience.    
• Additional Knowledge/Skills:
  • Strong interest in adolescent and young adult, clinical and technical nursing practice. Must have the ability to assist with teaching and developing health education programs.  Must have a cooperative and flexible approach to the operational aspects of an ambulatory health center. 
• Essential Functions:
  • With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level, be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations and other higher mathematical operations, must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form.  The individual must be able to work independently.  The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Other essential functions may be required. 
• Physical Environment:
  • ​​​​​​​Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.  A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required.  Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; Artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available.  The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus.  The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.

Abou Alfred University
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities. 

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school Psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus ocated in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu
 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.