Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Penn State University
University Park, PA

Part Time Campus Nurse

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: * CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Mont Alto seeks a part-time substitute Student Health Services Nurse (RN). The PT Student Health Services Nurse will serve in the absence of the Campus Nurse. The student clinic hours are M - F, 10 am - 4 pm. The Student Health Services Nurse performs assessments, examinations and treatments; provides accurate patient education, appropriate ordering and reporting of test results, and proper use of consultations; serves as a resource for internal and external customers, providing sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice; adheres to policies, procedures, and protocols; establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to achieve desired outcomes; works independently, providing care and education per standing orders and/or protocol. The Student Health Services Nurse is responsible to the designated supervisor of assigned department for maintaining acceptable standards of nursing care and providing guidance to nursing services personnel and other patient care personnel. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree in Nursing); current Pennsylvania licensure, in good standing, as Registered Nurse with four years of related nursing experience that is applicable to the assigned work area. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: * Provide health services to patients in accordance with established policies and procedures * Obtain health information from patients via telephone or in-person * Assess patient condition and plan care based on that assessment and current nurse protocols * Provide self-care advice based on assessment; refer patient to a clinician and make an appointment, as needed; instruct patient to seek urgent care or to call 911 in emergency situations * Provide students with preventive health information; provide health and wellness education and outreach * Coordinate health and wellness events such as blood drives and flu clinics * Consult with a physician for medication orders and for any patient care orders outside of established nurse protocols * Contact patients to discuss pertinent clinical information such as abnormal lab results, test results, and immunization results; review results and recommendations with patients as necessary * Serve as a patient advocate by attending to patient concerns, assessing situations, reporting concerns to supervisory personnel, and instituting/recommending appropriate action * Assist with immunization compliance and student health insurance * Maintain documentation and records; perform peer review of documentation, as required * Assist with the orientation, training, and supervision of new departmental staff, practicum students, student workers, and volunteers * Serve as a professional role model and resource person through demonstration of nursing process and provision of consultation * Assess own professional learning needs in collaboration with designated supervisor and attend in-services and continuing education programs to maintain and improve clinical knowledge and skills * Participate in departmental/ staff meetings by sharing concerns, observations, and ideas * Assist with the development, review, and revision of nurse protocols, procedures, and clinical documentation * Participate in departmental quality improvement activities, committee work, and special projects when appropriate * Practice sound clinical judgment, careful listening, critical thinking, and effective decision making in the performance of duties SUPERVISION: Duties are performed under general direction and the employee exercise independent judgment in the planning and arrangement of work directed toward an established objective. Employee determines action to be taken. Knowledge of established policy, procedure and practice is required. 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. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Mont Alto, PA