Student Health Services Nurse - State College, United States - The Pennsylvania State University

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  • JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    Penn State Berks has an opening for a Student Health Services Nurse responsible for providing quality care services to students. The Health Services Center is staffed by a full-time nursing specialist, a nurse, and a part-time nurse practitioner.

    As a key member of the Student Affairs team, the Student Health Services Nurse will collaborate with faculty and other departmental staff to develop and sponsor numerous health and wellness educational programs for the campus community. In addition, the nurse may be asked to serve on various campus committees and attend/represent health services at special campus events.

    The nurse is responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Collaborating with the nursing specialist and the nurse practitioner
  • Interview, assess, and treat patients using established protocols, and assist with patient triage and problem-solving
  • Render emergency care as indicated by the protocol
  • Refer patients for further care or services as needed
  • Ensure all supplies needed for the operation of the clinic are available
  • Maintain required documentation and records
  • Additional duties that may arise in the healthcare landscape
  • Education & Experience:

  • The position typically requires an Associate degree in Nursing or higher (Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred) from an accredited nursing program
  • Current Pennsylvania licensure, in good standing, as a Registered Nurse with four years of related nursing experience that is applicable to the assigned work area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Medical office experience and experience with and an interest in working with the --year-old patient population is a plus
  • Phlebotomy skills are required
  • This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check .

    The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

    The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 8, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

    Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

    EEO IS THE LAW

    Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact --3.

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