Nurse

Job Summary
As a member of the Student Affairs Division, the Registered Nurse position works
collaboratively under the guidance and supervision of the Consulting Physician and the Vice
President of Student Affairs to provide communal health for the campus community. The
Registered Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions for the college in
accordance with established policies. Maintains satisfactory relations with campus wide
departments; responsible for the education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies,
procedures and skills of personnel.
The Registered Nurse works as an integral part of the Student Health Center to coordinate patient
care and patient flow. This position is responsible for all areas of the clinic including the
progress, direction, coordination and evaluation of designated areas in conjunction with the
Consulting Physician. Additionally, the Registered Nurse supports the Student Affairs Division
through teamwork and collaboration, engagement in organizational committees, provides college
outreach, and supports the academic of students.
Responsibilities
 Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
 Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current
knowledge base in the field.
 Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories,
vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and
educating patients.
 Provide the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing
functions of patients.
 Initiate and implement patient care plan.
 Maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
 Create a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
 Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
 Administer COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff, students and community.
 Possess strong clinical skills including the ability and willingness to vaccinate patients.
 Administer medications skillfully and correctly.
 Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.

 Arrange to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
 Complete expenditure forms and other documents related to processes of nursing
functions.
 Assist with insurance papers payment and processing.
 Participate in planning changes and improvements.
 Participate in campus safety programs
 Support and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
 Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
 Keep the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students informed of patients, needs, and
problems.
 Participate in orientation and in-service training.
 Assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
 Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality.
 Display concern and initiative.
 Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
 Cooperate and maintain good rapport with students, faculty and staff.
 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Must be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a valid license. Must have the ability to learn and adapt to
working in the education environment.
Application Process
All qualified candidates should submit a resume’, TC application, cover letter, copy of valid
license, copy of transcripts and at least three professional references to [email protected].
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER