Description:
Job Summary: Assists in the medical care and treatment of students. In the short or long term absence of the Health and Wellness Director (HWD), may serve as acting Health and Wellness Director.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conducts a cursory health evaluation of new students. Includes, but not limiting to:
- Measures and records student vital signs, conducts hearing and vision screening, obtain and test urine, apply, read, and document results of PPD's.
- Performs phlebotomy procedures and collects specimens as required by National Job Corps Protocol.
- Administers medication, monitors, and follows up to observe students. Reports on adverse reactions to medication to the Health and Wellness Director.
- Assists with scheduling and follow up of medical appointments on center and community appointments.
- Coordination of Chronic Care Management Plans for students with chronic illnesses
- Serves as Co-Disability Coordinator, managing and providing medical accommodations to students.
- Assists HWD with Applicant File Review
- On-call support required
- Supports Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles (HEALS) committee and activities.
- Attends required staff training sessions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Minimum: High school graduate plus State RN license. Must have active, unrestricted licenses, and work within scope of their license.
Preferred: One year nursing experience, plus Job Corps experience desirable.
Knowledge: Sound nursing techniques. Ability to relate effectively to student population. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to carry out instructions without constant supervision. Must maintain CPR certification.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
Standing
Sitting
Seeing
Hearing
Speaking
Occasionally
Walking
Bending
Stooping
Squatting
Flexibility
Seldom
Climbing
Lifting 50 pounds
Carrying
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Running
Driving
Environmental Demands:
Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment
Work Alone: Occasionally works alone
Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
Reading: Ability to read at a college level
Writing: Ability to write at a college level
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