Key Responsibilities

Policy & Protocol Adherence:

• Follow all Health Center protocols, standing orders, and school policies to ensure safe, consistent, and legally compliant care for students.
• Maintain awareness of updates to clinical procedures and participate in required training.

Medication Administration & Documentation:

• Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications in accordance with providers’ orders and school policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all medication administration in Magnus, the electronic health record system.
• Regularly communicate with pharmacies to resolve issues related to prescriptions, insurance, or delivery.
• Maintain and update a shared medication refill spreadsheet with the local pharmacy.
• Process delivered medications by verifying contents, organizing storage, and updating records appropriately.

Clinical Care:

• Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to students under the Director of Health Services’ standing orders and provider-specific directives.
• Keep the Nurse Practitioner, who is on call 24/7, informed of all significant student health concerns, changes in condition, and emergencies within the Health Center.
• Respond to injuries and illnesses, triage student needs, and escalate appropriately.
• Communicate and coordinate with the school’s counseling staff and athletic trainers as needed to ensure comprehensive care and timely intervention.
• Maintain current certification and proficiency in drug screening procedures for use in acute substance use or intoxication situations, in accordance with Health Center protocols and legal guidelines.

Care Coordination & Communication:

• Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and outside providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student health status, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Serve as a liaison with faculty/staff, coaches, and advisors to support student health and well-being.

External Coordination:

• Coordinate referrals and appointments with outside medical providers and the emergency department as needed.
• Facilitate communication with local pharmacies for prescriptions and medication refills.

Record-Keeping & Compliance:

• Maintain up-to-date, confidential health records in compliance with HIPAA and school policies in a timely manner.
• Track immunizations, health forms, prescription forms, and visit records for residential and day students once uploaded to students’ electronic health record.

Chronic Condition Management:

• Ensure that up-to-date, provider-issued action plans for chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, and other medical needs are received from students/families and properly filed.
• Follow the action plans accurately when providing care during health events or emergencies.
• Monitor adherence to action plans and support students in managing their conditions responsibly.
• Provide relevant education to students and faculty/staff as needed to promote awareness and preparedness in the school community.

Emergency Response:

• Provide emergency care within scope of practice and coordinate with counseling, the Director of Health Services, Campus Safety, and other relevant adults on campus, according to protocols.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• RN licensure required; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Experience:

• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Prior experience in a residential school or college setting is preferred. 

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Compassionate, student-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in electronic health record systems and basic technology platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds. 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to: hr@stgeorges.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.