Nurse Part Time - 10-15 Hours Evenings, Weekends, On Call

AVON OLD FARMS - 3.5

Avon, CT Job Details Part-time $31 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Health screenings Nursing RN License Bachelor of Science Rapid assessment emergency response Parent collaboration Infectious disease care Mid-level Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Nursing procedure compliance Initial patient assessment Bachelor of Science in Nursing Parent communication in school administration Bachelor's degree in nursing Childcare medication administration Patient charting Patient treatment Medical transportation experience Surface decontamination 2 years Patient transport Nursing Acute injury management Full Job Description Job title: Staff Registered Nurse Job classification:

Staff Reports To:

Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing Job Summary :

Primary responsibilities include treating students for illness and injuries during Health Center hours. Works closely with the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Medical Director to ensure care for students is properly administered and coordinated. This position works during the school year when students are on campus.

Essential Duties:

Assessing and treating students for injuries/illness. When on call, nurses are required to report to the Health Center to assess students as needed. Testing and caring for students with communicable diseases such as COVID-19, flu and other illnesses outlined in the Communicable Disease Policy. Strict adherence to the Health Center and school's infection control management plan that includes, but is not limited to, use of PPE, sanitizing and disinfecting per the school's policies. Administration of daily, controlled and non-controlled, medication that is dispensed in the Health Center. Appropriately charting student's visits to Health Center in Magnus and Veracross. Communicating with faculty/administration and parents as needed regarding the health and well-being of students. Maintenance of the Health Center's kitchen, laundry and infirmary beds. Review the Policy and Procedures manual prior to the start of each school year. Follow nursing protocols as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual. Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the DON. Maintain appropriate licensure and certifications. Includes midweek and weekend hours, with a combo of office/on-call shifts. In some instances, a nurse may need to provide medical transport off campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years previous nursing experience. Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing preferred. Flexible work schedule, including weekends, evenings and overnight on-call shifts. Able to get to campus within 30 minutes of a call during on-call hours. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Avon Old Farms School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies and programs. Candidates are selected by their qualifications to meet the needs of the position