Staff Nurse

Summary

Provides health care services to students and refers cases for more advanced treatment as needed

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists students with their treatment for minor illnesses and injuries and refers cases for more advanced treatments as needed
• Dispenses medication and provides medical treatment under the guidelines of the medical providers standing orders as needed
• Processes and reviews medical records in accordance with department of health and university regulations
• Records patients' complaints, performs assessments, treatments, and refers for treatment outside the university as needed
• Documents student visits and contacts to track the frequency of visits and illnesses so trend analysis can be completed
• Assists with educational programs that teach students about health related matters and to promote healthy practices on campus
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
• Experience working in nursing or other related experience
• Registered nurse's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent formal training program in nursing or related field of study
• Clinical experience, direct patient care, point of care testing, knowledge of state's immunization requirements, documentation using electronic health records (EHR), lab ordering
• Experience administering injections and oral medications

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.