Nurse Leader
8850BR
Student Affairs
Student Health Center

Job Summary
Please note: This is a 12 month position that may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.
The Nurse Leader plays a vital role in delivering exceptional healthcare services to the RIT student population while ensuring the smooth daily operations of the nursing staff in the Student Health Center. This position offers the unique opportunity to serve as a clinical leader, operating at the forefront of their licensure.
Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Clinical Services, the Nurse Leader provides primary care, emergency services, and health education, emphasizing personal health awareness to enhance student success. Additionally, the Nurse Leader will provide essential leadership and supervision to the nursing team, ensuring that services uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.


Job Responsibilities:
Independently triage patients via phone, patient chat and in-person interactions:

• Assess and evaluate student symptoms, reactions, and progress to determine appropriate disposition.
• Intervene directly using sound principles of nursing practice; or consult the appropriate care provider; or schedule provider appointment as needed.
• Provide home care advice and patient education.
• Assess wounds and determine appropriate dressing.
• Provide first aid and respond to walk-in emergencies (i.e. anaphylaxis).
• Determine immunization and tuberculosis status, administer appropriate immunizations using standing orders.
• Utilize standing orders for minor acute illness where appropriate.

Support the clinical team in scheduled visits:

• Prepare and support patient appointments with NP/PA/MD.
• Provide patient care, comfort and safety during visits.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all interactions using electronic medical record.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens (phlebotomy skills).
• Provide education and counseling during clinical interactions.
• Administer medications/immunizations/therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures per provider order or protocol.
• Assist in monitoring patient flow, participate in maintenance of clinical areas/equipment.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to medical assistants.
• Follow up on radiology and laboratory reports.

Provide leadership and supervision to nursing and medical office assistant staff:

• Collaborate on nursing initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Manage staffing including time off requests and time cards.
• Conduct performance appraisals, lead and participate in hiring and termination decisions.

Participate in professional development and learning opportunities for self and team, including, but not limited to:

• Formal nursing professional development.
• Team building within Integrated Health Services.
• Participation in department, division or university committees.
• Health Education program planning or implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and professional license as a Registered Nurse
• 3-5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in a leadership role in a healthcare setting

Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a self-starter.
• Proficient in triage, immunizations, assessment of emergency situations, and phlebotomy.
• Ability to complete responsibilities requiring standing and walking with light lifting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Manage confidential and private health care and personnel information per university and professional standards.
• Competence using electronic medical records, word processing, email, and electronic calendaring software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
• Leadership skills to effectively lead and motivate a team of nurses and other healthcare staff.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex healthcare situations and make informed decisions.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy to provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to nursing practice.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with advancements in healthcare practices and technologies.
• Conflict resolution skills to handle interpersonal conflicts and demanding situations within the healthcare setting.
• Ability to adapt to change and remain resilient in the face of challenges.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workflows, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Commitment to promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to ensure equitable healthcare delivery.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and professional standards governing nursing practice.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years outpatient experience, college health experience preferred.
• Experience with telephone triage.

Department/College Description
The Wellness area within the Division of Student Affairs shares a passion for enriching the quality of life for all students. Every area within Wellness aims to enhance student success and collegiate life by providing innovative, inclusive and responsible programs, services, and education.

RIT Student Health Center (SHC) is a fully accredited (AAAHC) ambulatory care facility. The Student Health Center is committed to fulfilling its mission in a respectful, trusting and caring manner while maintaining sensitivity to the backgrounds, experiences and health practices which exist among the student population served.


Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and professional license as a Registered Nurse
• 3-5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in a leadership role in a healthcare setting

Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a self-starter.
• Proficient in triage, immunizations, assessment of emergency situations, and phlebotomy.
• Ability to complete responsibilities requiring standing and walking with light lifting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Manage confidential and private health care and personnel information per university and professional standards.
• Competence using electronic medical records, word processing, email, and electronic calendaring software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
• Leadership skills to effectively lead and motivate a team of nurses and other healthcare staff.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex healthcare situations and make informed decisions.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy to provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to nursing practice.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with advancements in healthcare practices and technologies.
• Conflict resolution skills to handle interpersonal conflicts and demanding situations within the healthcare setting.
• Ability to adapt to change and remain resilient in the face of challenges.
• Strong organizational skills to manage workflows, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Commitment to promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to ensure equitable healthcare delivery.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and professional standards governing nursing practice.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $60200 - $100800
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $100800

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details


Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60200
Hourly/Salary Maximum:100800







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