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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Student Health Services Nurse in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Schuylkill has an opening for a Student Health Services Nurse responsible for providing quality care services to students.This is a 75% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. Months off are mid-May to mid-August. Full Penn State benefits are included.
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:
Collaborate with the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Disability Resources
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 necessary supplies for the operation of the clinic are available
Maintain required documentation and records
Additional duties that may arise in the healthcare landscape
Education and 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 applies 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 18-25-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.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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