The CIA is a private, not-for-profit college, guided ​by the core values of Excellence, Leadership, ​Professionalism, Ethics, and Respect for Diversity.​

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to students; assisting students in their efforts to attain a healthy lifestyle by providing a caring, professional environment which supports the physical and emotional well-being of each student; supporting the Director in the orientation and support the Registered Nurses; and identifying health and wellness opportunities for student educational programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all functions standard for a Registered Nurse: provide nursing care, treatment, and medical assistance for students; computer documentation in the Electronic Medical Record; administer medications, immunizations and health screenings.
• Maintain confidentiality on issues under HIPAA and FERPA.
• Follow directives as given by the Director of Student Health Services.
• Participate in screening of applications, interview process, and selection of nurses.
• Serve as support for the Director, as a resource for Registered Nurses including providing orientation, documentation review, and oversight as needed and/or directed.
• Observe and support the Registered Nurses in the practice of school nursing to ensure appropriate care is delivered, and appropriate use of universal precautions and proper safety procedures is maintained.
• Assist with the coordination and training of staff (CPR, Medicat Documentation, Allergy Injections, Vaccinations, etc.).
• Incorporate evidenced-based practice in school nursing program.
• Assist Director with maintaining adequate scheduling of nursing staff to cover clinic(s) hours of operation.
• Act as/assist the Vaccine Coordinator, with routine and emergency vaccine management plans which includes ordering, receiving, storing, updating policy & procedures, and monitoring of vaccine and other clinic medications/medical supply inventory.
• Provide assistance in managing infectious illness outbreaks and preventative precautions.
• Coordinate and participate in pertinent health and wellness student programs/screenings/surveys on campus and with various community agencies and professionals ( Registration, First Aid presentations, HIV/STI testing, Smoking Cessation, Alcohol Awareness, Student Satisfaction, Flu clinic, etc.).
• Provide coordination, development, presentation, and reporting support of a variety of educational programs.
• Coordinate and produce monthly Educational Bulletin board information in student waiting area and contribute information to the Student Web Portal.
• Attend and participate in Health Mise en Place Wellness Committee meetings and events.
• Assist Office Supervisor with the collection, compilation, and preparation of department satisfaction surveys and learning outcomes data.
• Assist Office Supervisor with new student medical documentation and communication with students to achieve compliance with NYS, Federal and CIA regulations and requirements prior to admission and while on campus, monitor CIA Health Services email and assist with branch campuses.
• Assist Director with review, update and revision of written department policies and procedures, SOP’s.
• Attend designated meetings in Director’s absence (BAT, Orientation, Food Allergy Awareness Committee, Safety Committee, etc.).
• Assume responsibility for personal professional growth, maintain current knowledge, and keep skills up-to-date.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred, Associates of Science with 20 years’ experience considere

Experience:

• 3 or more years Medical-Surgical or Emergency Room experience
• 2 or more years of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience

Licenses / Certifications:

• NYS RN License, including Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification
• NYS Infection Control Course completion

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Wound Care Certification
• Higher education working experience 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills required. Must have demonstrated ability in organizational, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision making with confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with overtime on nights and weekends as required by business needs.
• Ability to physically respond to ill and/or injured students in other in areas of the campus.
• Ability to transport patients in a wheelchair.
• Ability to bend, and lift patients, supplies.
• Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

The CIA has implemented a policy requiring all employees, students and on-site contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.  Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants when legally required.