Registered Nurse - PT

The Registered Nurse - PT provides primary health care to the university students within the accepted professional nursing standards and protocols approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

• Responsibilities include devising, implementing, and evaluating care plans using sound clinical judgment based on assessment of the student's physical, psychological, emotional, social, and environmental needs;
• consulting with center physicians in accordance with professional standards and consistent with developing and maintaining a cohesive clinical team;
• conducting physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, and treatment (including prescriptive medicine) per standing medical orders;
• educating students about diagnosis, treatment, or medical condition, as well as preventive measures that help promote health;
• assessing real and or potential health hazards relating to current health status, including analysis of risky behaviors that cause an impact on health status;
• documenting in charts utilizing clear, concise language noting the reason for a student visit, the objective findings upon examination, the assessment of the problem, and plan for treatment with follow up of care as needed;
• keeping the Executive Director informed of pertinent clinical issues, safety concerns, relevant parental concerns, or other issues affecting campus or individual student safety, physician practice, or ability to practice procedures as defined, providing information to parents concerned with their student's health status, provided a student signs a specific release;
• providing courtesy, compassion, and hospitality to all students in a manner consistent with a "student first" approach; demonstrating sensitivity and respect to students from diverse backgrounds and identities;
• coordinating and participating in the Campus Flu Vaccine program and other preventative health events as indicated; administering TB tests, reviewing health forms, and coordinating physicals for multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs;
• acting as a liaison with the faculty of the graduate Physician's Assistant program; acting as a resource and educator regarding health issues to the campus community;
• assisting with the development of policies and protocols; participating in professional quality assurance programs within the center and evaluates outcomes of nursing care;
• showing evidence of professional growth, including earning the continuing education credits required to maintain professional licensure;

and assisting with the department's general needs and other duties as directed by the Director, including selecting / ordering medical and educational supplies.

Learn more about this opportunity via the Registered Nurse - PT position summary.For full description, see PDF : https : / / www.

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