What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (Night Shift) position at Choate Rosemary Hall?
The night nurse position at Choate Rosemary Hall is a unique opportunity to care for students in a residential boarding school setting. The position requires interest and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a health center team. In consultation with our nurse practitioners and adolescent specialist physician, the night nurse provides nursing care for students as the sole RN at night managing our 10-bed infirmary. The night nurse also provides triage and other care to students supporting the evening and morning nurses. This position requires exceptional clinical and organizational skills, flexibility, and a love of working with teens. Effective, nonjudgmental and compassionate communication with students and families, faculty, staff and the entire health center team is essential.
This position is full-time, scheduled to work the academic year and during summer school for the night shift: The hours are three 12-hour shifts, 8 pm -8am, with flexible rotation: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday. It is a non-exempt position and eligible for benefits and paid time off. Shift differentials paid for evening, night, and weekend hours.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Triage and assess students who may need admission to the Health Center
- Provide emergency first aid and prepare students for urgent care referral
- Ability to work independently and in consultation with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and Director of Counseling
- Work in partnership with community safety officers and school employees to receive students who may need admission to the Health Center
- Regularly communicate with student families and school employees as needed
- Complete electronic health records
- Maintain inventory and stock levels for health center materials and supplies
- Assure quality control for all CLIA-waived tests and lab equipment, including ordering and maintaining tests and equipment
- Change beds, provide clean linens and towels, set up and ensure that Health Center rooms are clean and welcoming
- Maintain organization of kitchen and provide nutrition to students
- Prioritization of health needs of admitted students
