Upstate New York HERC

Skidmore College is accepting applications for a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) position (during business hours Monday-Friday, 9-5) in our Health Services department. 

Works in collaboration with the Director of Health Services, other health care providers and community resources to provide comprehensive health care to the students of Skidmore College. Minimum of one day per week required.

Qualifications:

The per diem Registered Nurse assesses the physical and emotional status of students of Skidmore College. Offers appropriate therapeutic treatment within the guidelines of care set forth in Health Servicesâ™ protocol and within the scope of their practice. Performs patient triage, including phone triage, and clinic flow management and documents within Electronic Health Record. Involvement in and support of programs by Health Services, Health Promotion, Residential Life, Counseling, Athletics, Academics, Campus Safety, and other areas of Student Affairs as requested and appropriate. Attendance of continuing education programs to maintain currency of nursing knowledge base. Well-developed interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think and work independently and also collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks; Strong clinical skills with excellent clinical assessment abilities; Flexibility; Computer proficiency; Commitment to understanding and addressing inequities in health care.

Requirements:

RN â“ Licensed as a Registered Professional nurse in NYS

Education:

Experience with and understanding of the college-aged population. 1-2 year minimum as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a university/college health service.

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume


• List of Three References

Pay Range:  $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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