Position Description – Registered Nurse
 
 

 

 

 

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

Position Title:

Registered Nurse

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to:             

Division Chair

Department:

Division of Nursing and Health Services

Date Prepared:

June 2005

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION

 

This position coordinates the activities of the ABAC infirmary for student and faculty heath care services.

 

 

NATURE & SCOPE

 

The Registered Nurse reports to the Chair of the Division of Nursing and Health Services.  The incumbent supervises two student workers.

 

The primary focus of the Registered Nurse is to provide continuity of care to and for all ABAC students, faculty, and staff. This requires and in depth and far reaching knowledge of medications and current medical practices.  The Registered Nurse must have an understanding of a variety of illnesses and treatments.

 

The Registered Nurse must be time efficient and possess prioritization skills.  As patients come for treatment, many have a time constraint, and the Registered Nurse must be able to deal with these patients quickly and efficiently.  In relation, the Registered Nurse must have excellent interpersonal skills.  He/She must be comfortable communicating with a variety of different patient personalities.

 

This position is typically defined by procedure, but the Registered Nurse had the ability and latitude to consider and implement appropriate alternatives and courses of action.  In fact, the incumbent must hold an aptitude for recognizing changing priorities and acting accordingly.

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Ø       Assesses and treats student and faculty illness

 

Ø       Keeps records of student and faculty illness

 

Ø       Supervises the activities of student workers and clinic staff

 

Ø       Responds to campus emergencies

 

Ø       Makes presentations to various division classes regarding health issues

 

Ø       Maintains health clinic receipts

 

Ø       Participates in health fairs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Description – Registered Nurse
 
 

 

 

 

 


BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for collecting and depositing infirmary receipts for services rendered.  These receipts total approximately $19,000 annually.

 

 

 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires a two-year college or vocational school degree and three to five years experience in the field.  The Registered Nurse must be state board certified, have a registered nurse license, and be certified in CPR.