Infirmary Registered Nurse

Princeton University is looking for a proactive, knowledgeable, and adaptable nursing professional to join University Health Services as a float nurse. This role involves cross-training across various nursing functions within Medical Services, including sexual health and wellness, travel and immunizations, front desk triage, urgent care, and Infirmary Services. The outpatient services operate Monday through Friday (with occasional Saturdays) year-round, while Infirmary Services are available 24 / 7 from August through May.

The position is 50% duty time, 16-24 hours per week. The shift is day shift (6 : 45am-3 : 15pm) and includes every other weekend. The position is August through May ONLY, with summers (June & July) off.

University Health Services (UHS) at Princeton University is a fully accredited (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, or "AAAHC") health care facility. Located in the McCosh Health Center, the Caldwell Field House and Dillon Gym, UHS provides comprehensive health services to more than 7,500 Princeton undergraduate and graduate students, and specialized services to Princeton University faculty, staff, and employees who experience work-related injuries and illnesses, or who require consultations regarding international and travel medicine.

UHS's mission is to enhance learning and student success by advancing the health and well-being of our diverse University community. This mission is pursued and supports the University's purpose by using current knowledge of health and human development to guide responsive, high quality clinical, prevention, and consultation services.

UHS's values are Respect & Compassionate Care; Integrity & Service Excellence; Collaboration & Innovative Solutions; & Engagement & Lifelong Learning.

UHS hires individuals of all backgrounds. We build on our staff's diversity recognizing, valuing, and appreciating the different perspectives, talents and energy of all. UHS invites all its employees to make a valuable contribution in this regard. We firmly believe that being an inclusive and culturally responsive community is one of the foundations of a vibrant, relevant organization. We aspire to develop the mindsets, knowledge and abilities to build equitable and inclusive systems, teams and culture

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and in-person triage following established protocols.
• Administer independent nursing appointments for students who do not need a provider visit, including sick visits, STI testing, birth control consultations, options counseling, emergency contraception, vaccine administration, and allergy immunotherapy injections.
• Support Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in their clinical duties.
• Assess and monitor patients with urgent concerns until a final decision or medical evaluation is completed.
• Administer treatments and medications as required based on standing orders
• Provide patient education on health management and preventative care.
• Perform point-of-care testing as needed.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred Qualifications

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education / training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

20.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail)

Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver's License Required

No

Salary Range

$97,000 to $125,000