What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Pomfret School?
Description
Work Schedule:
Academic schedule (approximately 35 weeks a year), minimum 30 hours/week. Shift times may rotate to cover day or evening shifts. Standard shift times are Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM or 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM to noon & 6 PM to 10 PM. One weekend per month. Will also share on-call coverage, approximately 6 shifts per month.
Job Purpose:
Ensure the health and of all students by providing exceptional customer service, care, and comprehensive health services that invoke a positive experience for students, parents and the Pomfret School community.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess, triage, and appropriately treat students who may be ill, injured or psychologically compromised
- Document and communicate the diagnosis and/or treatment plan with the nursing team, parents, advisors and other community members* as needed
- Consult with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and/or other health care providers as necessary
- Manage medications, as prescribed and ordered by clinicians, in a safe and controlled environment
- Dispense medications to students according to Connecticut Nurses Practice Act
- Maintain student health records as necessary
- Inform, educate, and counsel students and community on health and wellness
- Assist with public passenger endorsement (PPE) physicals and screening for faculty members
- Support Director of Health Services with vitals, point of care, testing, and appointment booking
- Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School's Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
*Other community members include but are not limited to faculty, staff, advisors, coaches, athletic trainers, etc.
Requirements
- Connecticut RN/LPN licensure
- BLS certification required
- Familiarity with Magnus Health software is a plus
- Continually seek professional development, training and education
- Possess a current physical exam, TB test and are free of communicable diseases, as required by CT state law
Work Conditions:
- On site position
- Most work is conducted indoors but may require walking to different locations on campus in various weather conditions
- Regularly exposed to illnesses, diseases and infections
- Standing, sitting, walking and bending required
Salary : $31 - $36