Registered Nurse I - PT

$78,042 - $78,042/Yr

Nassau Community College - Garden City, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Garden City, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Part-time Registered Nurse I position at Nassau Community College involves providing nursing care to students under the supervision of higher-ranked nursing staff or physicians. The role focuses on individualized patient care, administering medications, maintaining health records, and collaborating with health departments on public health issues, particularly related to COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients.
• Administer over-the-counter medications and treatments; perform related nursing functions.
• Assume responsibility for pertinent recording of observations, medications, treatments, patient reactions, and activities.
• Work closely with local Departments of Health regarding COVID-19 cases for the student population and assist with contact tracing.
• Maintain information on best practices related to COVID-19, flu, and other illnesses, staying updated on potential pandemic information.
• Evaluate daily health COVID-19 health questionnaire for all students.
• Maintain and update student immunization records.
• Review and screen Nursing and Allied Health Student Health Physicals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Possession of a current license or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of professional nursing care.
• Ability to apply nursing techniques related to standard medical and surgical practices.
• Ability to maintain records and charts and to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain a sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Ability to develop good working relationships within the Campus Community and other stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course a plus.

Benefits

• Pay rate of $37.52 per hour.