The Registered Nurse (RN) will report directly to the Medical Director of the Student Health

Center (SHC) at Saint Mary’s College of California. According to established protocol or

direction of the clinic’s physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, the RN performs a

variety of skilled and professional nursing duties and provides triage services to students in the

SHC. This includes caring for minor illnesses, injuries, and emergencies and providing students

with health education and support while exhibiting compassion, cultural sensitivity and

confidentiality for patients.

15 – 25 hrs/week for 33 weeks/year (off summers and other holiday/vacation weeks regular

college classes not in session)

Essential Responsibilities

• Patient Care: According to the established SHC nursing policies, procedures and protocols, the

RN will provide treatment, perform clinical tests, complete documentation and provide

assistance to other clinicians in patient care. The RN will triage and assess all patients based on

their clinical presentation, including obtaining vital signs and their chief complaint. The RN,

under a clinician's supervision or written policy and nursing protocol, will obtain EKG's, lab

tests, administer vaccines, manage breathing treatments, obtain peak flow measurements, start

and maintain IVs, administer medications, perform wound care and ear lavage and assist in

office procedures.

• Health Education: The RN will provide health education and promote wellness concepts during

each patient visit. The RN will review clinician care plans, as well as correct use of medication

and potential side effects with patient. The RN may also provide patient education through phone

or in-clinic triage utilizing the established nursing protocols. There are often opportunities for the

RN to collaborate with faculty and staff in providing health education outside the clinic.

• Communication/Documentation: The RN will practice effective oral and written

communication with all clinicians, administrative staff and patients to ensure accuracy of patient

care. The RN will maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times and review medical records

for accuracy and completion. Follow-up contact will be performed for patients with serious or

ongoing medical issues

• Administration: Administrative duties as needed including reviewing submitted immunization

requirements for incoming students and travel health forms for study abroad. The RN will help

facilitate referrals for patients to local medical clinics. They will also assist in restocking and

ordering medical supplies. Once a month a crash cart check will be performed.

• Preceptorship: Provide quality training and clinical supervision to SMC nursing students

participating in their clinical rotation at the SHC.

• Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Licenses & Certifications: CA RN license, BLS certificationExperience: Healthcare experience

in a higher education environment, urgent care, or medical clinic preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Nursing skills: triage experience, EKG's, in-house lab testing, vaccine administration and blood

draws required.

• Good communicator, works well in team environment and analytical skills. Microsoft Word

and Excel knowledge.