Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Opening date: September 7, 2021
Closing date: September 21, 2021
Department: Wellness
Reports Directly To: Student Health Center Coordinator
Status: Non-exempt; Full-time Temporary
Salary: $21.28 - $27.77
Summary Of Duties:
Provide COVID-19 related services to students, families, and UTTC employees to facilitate prevention, mitigation, and monitoring of the coronavirus with an aim to reduce transmission of the virus, respond to positive cases, and follow up with those requiring care. In addition, this position will support the work and caseload of the Student Health Center Coordinator when directed to provide responsive nursing care to UTTC students and their families.
- Nursing assessment and examination of students and/or their dependents specific to the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., rapid antigen testing); may also be assigned to general nursing duties to include dressing changes, response to acute illness or injuries, and obtaining baseline vital signs with necessary medical referrals and follow-up appointments to local health, dental, eye clinics or hospitals while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist the Coordinator in the ordering and administering of vaccines/immunizations; input records on the ND state system (THOR).
- Maintain and perform general infection control measures of self, exam rooms and offices; maintain and promote general safety practices pertaining to blood borne pathogens and sharps handling and disposal, as well as biohazard materials and expired medications.
- Remain current and adhere to legal requirements that affect students in higher education, i.e., FERPA, HIPAA, ADA, and/or all governing guidelines related to the UTTC community.
- Prepare and submit accurate reports, documentation, correspondence, and Health Education awareness & Disease Prevention in a timely manner.
- Actively participate in the “high risk” crisis management team that provides holistic services in meeting the individual need(s) of the student and in support of their family system.
- Dispense over-the-counter medications (OTC) per standing orders of the Student Health Center Medical Standing Orders manual and provide, if necessary, authorization slips to students and/or their dependents to obtain prescriptions from a local pharmacy.
- Arrange transportation services for students who require medical attention at a Bismarck medical facility or to the nearest Indian Health Service Clinic.
- Perform glucose monitoring, dipstick urinalysis, point-of-care CLIA waived screening, and pregnancy tests as needed.
- Perform vision, dental, and (scoliosis grades 5-8) screenings of preschool and elementary children with referrals if necessary.
- Perform CPR/First Aid/AED services on an emergency basis.
- Assist the Coordinator in performing inventory and ordering of all health center supplies when directed.
- May be asked to assist with transporting student and/or their dependents to medical appointments locally or at Ft. Yates, ND; assure that all passengers are properly secured in car seats and/or seat belts.
- Help accrue data for monthly reports to include number of transports per month, number of patients per month, number of no shows, Covid-related documentation, and other data as determined by the Student Health Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Working Conditions:
- Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Monday through Friday
- One-hour unpaid lunch break
- Two, 10-minute paid breaks
- General office nurse conditions
- May need to work additional hours as the need arises
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Bending, standing, and walking across campus when needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- A graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
- Current North Dakota LPN license
- CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certified or obtained within 3 months of hire
- Applicant must have a valid ND driver’s license in good standing and must be able to supply verification of driver’s record from the ND Department of Motor Vehicles.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency medical situations
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Strong decision-making skills and follow through; ability to work independently
- Knowledge of nursing procedures; computer literacy in Word and case management/medical software
Required Documents:
- UTTC Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- ND Driver License
- LPN Certificate/Licensure