Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Temp-Camp Nova Nurse

About Us: We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Essential Job Functions: To follow-up with campers after visits, maintain a sanitary clinic, assist Camp Directors, order medical supplies, maintain medical logs and observe campers to ensure optimal health and safety. 1. Provides immediate medical evaluation of camper's first aid needs. 2. Provides first aid care appropriate to the immediate camper or staff needs or referring care to parents. If necessary, referring the situation to emergency medical services. 3. Provides follow-up care to campers and staff. 4. Initiates communication with campers, staff and parents as it relates 5. Provides referral to parents and doctors for required medical information/care. 6. Maintains appropriate daily camper logs, passes, records, attendance, and accident reports. 7. Maintains the orderly operation of the clinic. 8. Administers medications as prescribed by physician and approved by parent, when accompanied by a completed Medical Authorization Form(s). 9. Establishes and articulates in writing on-going procedures systems and operational plans as they relate to the health and safety issues and needs (i.e. head lice) and follow daily. 10. Establishes and maintains confidentiality of all camper, staff, and school health issues. 11. Required go on off-campus field trips with campers and staff when appropriate. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. Marginal Job Functions: 1. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion. 2. Orders clinic supplies as needed, with approval from Director. 3. Provides health resource information to the staff as requested. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of school health programs. Job Requirements: Required Certifications/Licensures: CPR certification-current Required Education: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with Fl State Board of Nursing Major (if required): Required Experience: Two (2) years of medical care experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Previous medical experience in a school or clinic environment. 2. Experience working with children. Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required? Yes Pre-Employment Conditions: Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.