Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - As-Needed Position

• On Call: Yes

Skidmore College is accepting applications for a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) position (in-person daytime hours only: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; no nights, weekends, or holidays) in our Health Services department.

Summary:

Join Skidmore College Health Services as a Per Diem Registered Nurse. This as-needed position offers flexible, daytime-only hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) — no nights, weekends, or holidays. The ideal candidate is available at least one weekday per week and is excited to collaborate with our Health Services team to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our students.

Primary Job Duties:

1. Takes a health history, conducts an appropriate assessment based on the presenting problems, evaluates findings and documents these clearly and succinctly in an electronic health record
2. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings
3. Consults with Health Services’ clinicians to perform appropriate laboratory and other diagnostic tests, including rapid point-of-care tests and phlebotomy.
4. Recognizes and empathizes with the unique psychological needs of the college-aged population and respects their right to privacy
5. Recognizes when referral to a Health Services’ provider or community resource is appropriate, including utilization of appropriate clinical triage skills
6. Offers appropriate treatments and education to students using Health Services’ protocols and practicing within the scope of their professional license
7. Serves as a resource to the greater Skidmore College community regarding health issues, federal and state mandates and current medical practice

Qualifications:

Education: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State

Experience: 2-3 year minimum experience as a RN, college health experience highly desirable, ambulatory or Med/Surg experience valuable

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.
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