Registered Nurse

Our care philosophy is that of patient-centeredness in which the needs of the patient are always considered primary. We are aware that students seek our services at a time when they are most vulnerable and may be experiencing anxiety; we want to ensure that their concerns are heard and honored by our staff. However, we also see patient encounters as an opportunity to educate young adults about their health and well-being and empowering them to make healthy choices. Understanding this balance – serving student needs while supporting them to serve their own – is critical for someone in this position.

The Registered Nurse provides routine patient care to clients within Medical Services, emergency nursing care, and nursing support to other departments within University Health Services. In addition, the Registered Nurse performs administrative and other essential tasks to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare.

This a part-time, day shift (6:45am-3:15pm) position at 60% duty time (3 shifts per week), including every other weekend. 

Clinical Care-80%

Triage & Assessment

• Performs in-person and telephone triage to determine acuity and level of care needed
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and behavioral factors
• Collects health histories and performs focused physical assessments
• Determines need for emergency intervention, provider consultation, transfer, or follow-up care

Infirmary

• Provides independent nurse visits and brief nursing interventions
• Performs admission assessments and ongoing inpatient evaluations
• Implements nursing care plans according to UHS protocols
• Administers medications and treatments under standing orders and provider direction
• Provides monitoring, wound care, respiratory treatments, and supportive care
• Evaluates patient response and modifies care as needed

Outpatient

• Provides independent nurse visits and brief nursing interventions
• Supports urgent care patient flow and transitions patients to providers
• Assists with procedures, nebulizer treatments, wound care, and emergency response

Education & Communication

• Educates patients about diagnoses, treatments, preventive care, and healthy behaviors
• Reduces anxiety through clear, person-centered communication
• Encourages participation in care plans

Documentation

• Accurately documents all encounters, treatments, medications, and immunizations in the Electronic Medical Record

Administrative Management-10%

• Assumes responsibility for on-going maintenance of a safe, hospitable, and therapeutic environment.
• Notifies members of the University community when indicated, e.g., deans, administration, and Department of Public Safety.
• Participates in Unit Quality Assurance activities such as narcotic counts and safety checks.

o   Monitors food services, janitorial services, equipment, and supplies.

o   Appropriate use of current computer programs.

o   Assumes responsibility for shift/staff coverage when needed.

o   Works collaboratively and respectfully with other staff members.

• Supports, promotes, and participates in Continuing Quality Improvement.
• Assists with the hiring process; interviews potential candidates and precepts and mentors newly hired staff members.
• Attends staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned.

Leadership/Management-5%

• Delegates tasks to nursing assistants and medical assistants.
• Functions as a representative of University Health Services with other members of the University community, with parents, and with area health facilities.
• Assists in the development, review, and revision of patient care policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Participates in special projects and outreach activities. 

Training & Professional Development-5%

• Actively seeks appropriate Continuing Education opportunities.
• Maintains eligibility requirements for licensure and certification.
• Recognizes own professional strengths and limitations and continually works to improve performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• New Jersey license as a professional Registered Nurse.
• 5 years of nursing experience in an emergency department, college health setting, or similar protocol based environment
• Bachelor of Science, preferably in Nursing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automate External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

• Skilled in basic nursing duties including venipuncture, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, administering nebulizer treatments, wound care, and Infection Prevention measures.
• Ability to perform detailed physical assessments and recognize normal and abnormal signs and symptoms.
• Ability to dispense all treatment and medication prescribed in accordance with protocol.
• Ability to physically move and ambulate patients, move freely throughout the unit, and stand for periods of time.
• Flexibility and dependability. Attendance is critical.
• Skilled in independent decision making. Ability to function autonomously. 
• Ability to delegate tasks clearly and comfortably to others.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Utilizes human and material resources effectively and efficiently.
• Customer service oriented.
• Be knowledgeable in principles and methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act, Root Cause Analysis, measurement, data collection, and analysis) needed to support and lead Quality Improvement projects and activities and/or willing to attend UHS-based Quality Improvement basic training within first 6-months of hire.
• Respects the cultures and identities of others.
• Demonstrates curiosity and an open mindset regarding different identities and cultures.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.