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Triage Nurse/Summer Healthcare Supervisor
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Position Number: 1207626
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Triage Nurse/Summer Healthcare Supervisor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Department: Health Services

Position Status: Administrative Non-Exempt Positions

Basic Function:

Primary responsibility includes triaging students requesting urgent appointments, administering immunizations, assisting clinical staff with prescription refills, laboratory results. Assist the Administrative Assistant with front desk coverage

This position will also be responsible for supervising and managing all aspects of the summer program occupants healthcare in accordance with MA Department of Health regulations

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Triaging students presenting to health services
Manage prescriptions for clinicians
Assisting students with making appointments with area specialists
Reviewing laboratory results. Alerting providers to results requiring urgent attention
Front desk coverage when the Administrative Assistant is at lunch or out of the office
Assume additional responsibilities as required specific to summer programs nurses
Summer
Supervise other nursing staff and create a schedule for nursing coverage
Maintain a clean and orderly infirmary, this may include but is not limited to:
Supervise the health and sanitation of the facility
Maintain summer program participants and staffs confidential medical information
Oversees initial health screening of campers and daily health surveillance of camp occupants
Handles health emergencies and injuries, including emergency preparedness and provisions for professional health care
Maintains daily medical log
Reports required incidents to local health department within 24 hours with assistance from Director
Promptly reporting incidents and concerns to the Summer Programs Director
Provide care with respect, empathy, and dignity for all
Communicate with Director
Other duties as requested by the Director
You are responsible for creating a schedule for nursing coverage. In this position you will be a member of the Administrative Staff at reporting directly to the Director
Employment: 12 month
Must be available for duration of summer programs

Position Requirements

Mandated Qualification:
Must be 21 or older
Valid US Drivers License
Must possess current license to practice in the Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (R.N) or (LPN)
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Posting Date: 04/18/2018

Close Date: 5/1/2018

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

EEO Information:
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

Criminal Background Check Statement:
A pre-employment criminal records check is required.

To apply, visit: https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/5531