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Illinois College

College Health Nurse

Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois, United States, 62650


Job Details

Job Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nurse

The College Health Nurse oversees the day-to-day functions of the medical clinic in Chesley Health and Wellness Center (CHWC), the integrated health center serving Illinois College students. This position serves as the lead medical contact person on campus and works collaboratively with an upper-level provider and/or physician in administering nursing care to the students on campus. Additionally, the College Health Nurse implements Health and Wellness initiatives, protocols, and activities for the campus community as well as partnering with colleagues within the Student Life division on initiatives and programs.

Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

* Provide direct acute nursing care for students* Assist upper level medical provider with procedures during Clinic* Maintain student health records and clinical documentation* Comply with all federal, state, and local compliance health regulations and reporting* Communicate with students about questions, concerns, and health care information* Act as a resource and collaborate in the organization and development of wellness activities to include: convocations, health fairs, resident hall specific programs, group presentations, and health publications* Assist in coordinating vaccination/immunization clinics on Campus* Implement surveys (ie. CORE, ACHA-NCHA, patient satisfaction, etc) to collect valuable health and wellness data* Participate in the College's Emergency Preparedness Group; assist in establishing policies, procedures and protocols during emergencies* Manage the institutional membership of the American College Health Association (ACHA)* Act as a Liaison with external health partners (ie. MCHD, IDPH, MCEMA, etc)* Participate on Campus Committees, as requested (ie. IC Alcohol and Other Drug, IC Title IX, Commencement, etc)

Qualifications:

* Registered Nursing License in the State of Illinois* Bachelor's of Science in Nursing* Minimum 5 years experience as an RN* Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with educational settings* Intercultural competency; ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Additional Job Details:

Job Title: College Health Nurse

Department: Health Services - Chesley Health & Wellness Center

Reports to: Dean of Student Success

Status: Full Time, 10 Month, Salaried, Exempt

Date Last Revised: October 2024

About Illinois College:

Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. Illinois College promotes academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity through an increasingly diverse student population, currently comprised of 26 percent underrepresented students. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.