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Triage Nurse, Student Health Services (23500480530823)
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Position Number: 5031872
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Triage Nurse, Student Health Services (23500480530823)

Tracking Code: 23500480530823

Job Description
Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the RN will provide comprehensive primary care to achieve the optimal social growth and development, as well as the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of the student patient population.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying the nature and urgency of healthcare issues and determining an appropriate disposition for Boston University students. The RN will support the healthcare of students by assessing current symptoms, including physical and psycho-social history when indicated and gathering objective data such as vital signs. This will occur in person, online, and via phone and includes the provision of healthcare education as determined by standard nursing protocols at Student Health Services.

Provide clinical oversight and review immunization forms for Boston University Academy students.

In addition, the nurse will also provide immunizations, PPDs, and medication administration, including injections, for Boston University students. Follow established infection and safety procedures while performing medication administration, immunization administration, and laboratory POC procedures such as urine pregnancy testing, urine dip testing, and rapid strep testing.

Works effectively as multidisciplinary team member supporting and assisting their team in all activities. This includes duties such as attending and participating in staff meetings and join committee activities, maintaining certifications and licenses in addition to continuing education and training classes to support organizational learning and personal growth initiatives as outlined by supervisor, and is involved and participates in organizational process and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

40% - Supporting patient care initiatives aimed to provide best in class services to each patient. this includes functions such as completion of all pertinent electronic medical records and required documentation, Collects and manages health information: processes new students annually; screens health care assessment forms, and reviews health records for completeness and notes any conditions requiring special treatment/accommodation for acute or chronic diseases, handicaps or special situations. Provides education to clients and families relative to nutrition, health care, safety, substance abuse; sexually transmitted infections and communicable diseases, and other subjects as needed by client.

40% - Performs clinical tasks including taking vital signs, venipuncture, point-of-care testing and reporting, administering medications and injections; assists providers with exams and collection of specimens; Triage clinical phone calls from students and provides appropriate self-care instructions or directions to come in for clinical evaluation; manages administration of allergy, travel and immunizations medications and TB testing

20% - Works effectively as multidisciplinary team member supporting and assisting their team in all activities. This includes duties such as attending and participating in staff meetings and join committee activities, maintaining certifications and licenses in addition to continuing education and training classes to support organizational learning and personal growth initiatives as outlined by supervisor, and is involved and participates in organizational process and quality improvement initiatives.

Posting Desc HR Website:

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the RN will provide comprehensive primary care to achieve the optimal social growth and development, as well as the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of the student patient population.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying the nature and urgency of healthcare issues and determining an appropriate disposition for Boston University students. The RN will support the healthcare of students by assessing current symptoms, including physical and psycho-social history when indicated and gathering objective data such as vital signs. This will occur in person, online, and via phone and includes the provision of healthcare education as determined by standard nursing protocols at Student Health Services.

Provide clinical oversight and review immunization forms for Boston University Academy students.

In addition, the nurse will also provide immunizations, PPDs, and medication administration, including injections, for Boston University students. Follow established infection and safety procedures while performing medication administration, immunization administration, and laboratory POC procedures such as urine pregnancy testing, urine dip testing, and rapid strep testing.

Works effectively as multidisciplinary team member supporting and assisting their team in all activities. This includes duties such as attending and participating in staff meetings and join committee activities, maintaining certifications and licenses in addition to continuing education and training classes to support organizational learning and personal growth initiatives as outlined by supervisor, and is involved and participates in organizational process and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Skills
Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree required
Current state licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, clinicians and staff
5-8 Years of nursing experience
Triage experience and previous experience in college health setting preferred
Basic computer skills
Professional, friendly attitude

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 49

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