Registered Nurse - Oakton College

Job Description:

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, provide health and emergency services as well as psycho-educational programing for students and employees of Oakton College. Approve and maintain records regarding student health career field placements.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to students and employees within the limitations of the Medical Consultant guidelines including health maintenance with the emphasis on preventive care.

• Provide emergency care both within and outside the Health Services' office.

• Assess and document medical conditions according to specific standards.

• Maintain infection control principles with the proper disposal of blood borne pathogen waste.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the conditions most commonly encountered and seek assistance when unfamiliar with a patient's diagnosis or plan of care.

• Administer medication per Medical Consultant's standing orders and be aware of and practice standards of care.

• Perform diagnostic testing per Medical Consultant's standing orders and follow-up with prescribed treatment or referral.

• Educate Allied Health Career students regarding their health requirements and review medical records necessary for medical clearance.

• Maintain confidentiality of health records and all personal health information set forth in Federal and State laws and regulations.

• Maintain inventory of medications, supplies, equipment and office forms.

• Develop and participate in campus-wide health and wellness education events in collaboration with larger wellness sub-division.

• Be cross-trained and oriented to the tasks and functions of both campus offices.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.

• Four years nursing experience and background in public health, school nursing and/or acute care is required.

• Active employment in the nursing field within the last five years or a certificate in a registered nurse refresher course.

• Bachelor's degree is desirable.

Physical Demands:

Light lifting up to 50 lbs. and light carrying up to 50 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus and to visit off-Campus entities. Work is performed in a general office environment and is sedentary in nature. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Functional Supervision is received from the Manager of Health Services.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision is exercised on nurse and student employee.

HOURS: Monday

• Thursday 8:45 am

• 3:00 pm (25 Hours Per Week)

SALARY: $28.93

Application Instructions:

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

URL: www.oakton.edu