Infirmary Registered Nurse | Princeton University Job at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

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  • Princeton University
  • Princeton, NJ

Job Description



Infirmary Registered Nurse


US-NJ-Princeton



Job ID: 2024-19796

Type: Part-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Health Services



Overview



Princeton University is looking for a proactive, knowledgeable, and adaptable nursing professional to join University Health Services as a float nurse. This role involves cross-training across various nursing functions within Medical Services, including sexual health and wellness, travel and immunizations, front desk triage, urgent care, and Infirmary Services. The outpatient services operate Monday through Friday (with occasional Saturdays) year-round, while Infirmary Services are available 24/7 from August through May.

The position is 50% duty time, 16-24 hours per week. The shift is day shift (6:45am-3:15pm) and includes every other weekend. The position is August through May ONLY, with summers (June & July) off.

University Health Services (UHS) at Princeton University is a fully accredited (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, or âœAAAHCâ) health care facility. Located in the McCosh Health Center, the Caldwell Field House and Dillon Gym, UHS provides comprehensive health services to more than 7,500 Princeton undergraduate and graduate students, and specialized services to Princeton University faculty, staff, and employees who experience work-related injuries and illnesses, or who require consultations regarding international and travel medicine.

UHSâ™s mission is to enhance learning and student success by advancing the health and well-being of our diverse University community. This mission is pursued and supports the Universityâ™s purpose by using current knowledge of health and human development to guide responsive, high quality clinical, prevention, and consultation services.

UHSâ™s values are Respect & Compassionate Care; Integrity & Service Excellence; Collaboration & Innovative Solutions; & Engagement & Lifelong Learning.

UHS hires individuals of all backgrounds. We build on our staffâ™s diversity--recognizing, valuing, and appreciating the different perspectives, talents and energy of all. UHS invites all its employees to make a valuable contribution in this regard. We firmly believe that being an inclusive and culturally responsive community is one of the foundations of a vibrant, relevant organization. We aspire to develop the mindsets, knowledge and abilities to build equitable and inclusive systems, teams and culture





Responsibilities



  • Conduct telephone and in-person triage following established protocols.
  • Administer independent nursing appointments for students who do not need a provider visit, including sick visits, STI testing, birth control consultations, options counseling, emergency contraception, vaccine administration, and allergy immunotherapy injections.
  • Support Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in their clinical duties.
  • Assess and monitor patients with urgent concerns until a final decision or medical evaluation is completed.
  • Administer treatments and medications as required based on standing orders
  • Provide patient education on health management and preventative care.
  • Perform point-of-care testing as needed.




Qualifications



ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse licensure in good standing.
  • 3-5 years of nursing experience in an emergency department setting (Candidates without emergency department experience will not be considered unless they have college health experience)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
  • Experience in telephone and in person triage
  • Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) .
  • Proficiency in basic nursing procedures , including venipuncture, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; nebulizer treatments; wound care; and infection prevention.
  • Ability to conduct thorough physical assessments and identify both normal and abnormal signs and symptoms independently.
  • Competence in administering treatments and medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Physical capability to move and assist patients , navigate the unit, and stand for extended periods.
  • Strong independent decision-making skills .
  • Effective in delegating tasks clearly and comfortably to others.
  • Ability to manage stressful situations and maintain composure under pressure.
  • Efficient use of human and material resources .
  • Customer service-oriented approach .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College Health experience
  • ACLS Certification
  • Experience working autonomously in a supervisory position

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS









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About Princeton University

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

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Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Shift work, Day shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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