health center nurse - St Davids, PA , USA, United States - Eastern University

Description

Provide basic care for illness and injury, triage for students, referrals to appropriate health providers, health education and Testing for Covid-19.1.

assess patient, triage health needs, take vital signs, brief history of illness or injury, provide appropriate care, and assist physician as needed.

• Evaluate and refer students to appropriate care provider/services as needed.
• Administer Immunizations, Flu Vaccines, Medication and Treatments according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment, minimize risk, universal precautions, clean exam rooms as needed.
• Assist in developing and updating policies for the Health Center.
• Document clear concise nurses notes in a timely manner
• Must be familiar with Electronic Health Records
• Assist students with referrals, follow up test and hospital visits as needed
• Maintain confidentiality, compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations
• Ensure student health information is accurate in computer database
• Review health records for incoming students
• Perform standard laboratory tests offered by the Health Center
• Assist in Contact Tracing
• Perform Wellness checks on students in Quarantine/Isolation
• Assist with health/wellness events on campus
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Health Center Director, and Vice Provost
• Requires PA license LPN
• CPR Certification
• Minimum of 2-year experience preferred
• Annual physical exam
• Negative TB result
• Proficient knowledge of emergency triage/interventions preferred
• Ability to relate to students in a non-judge mental manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional in attitude, appearance and able to conduct yourself accordingly during stressful/emergent situations
• Ability to lift supplies
• Any other tasks as requested by the Director of the Health Center