Registered Nurse

Health and Counseling

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to students within the guidelines of departmental and college rules, State of Oregon codes and guidelines, and established protocols. This position also works collaboratively with the Medical Provider team to determine the best method of treatment for students and initiates treatment.

This position reports to the Director of Medical Services in the Health and Counseling Center, is under the division of Student Life, and works on campus interfacing with students, staff, and faculty.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and low cost medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 19 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, and many other campus amenities. This is a 10 month full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch.

Starting salary for this position is $37.75 - $40.75/hour. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an overtime eligible position in grade 9.

Who You Are

You interact effectively and compassionately with staff and students of diverse backgrounds.
You are self-aware, in terms of understanding your own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypes.
You enjoy practicing in the area of college health. You seek knowledge and skills appropriate to college health care systems and integrate new information and methodologies.
You enjoy working autonomously while also working collaboratively with members of the campus community (including parents, family, spouse, partner, or significant other), and health care providers in providing patient care, education, and continuity of care.
You retain the interests of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, etc., at all times at the very core of your work with students and staff.
You are collaborative with You participate with other members in the community to plan, identify outcomes, implement, assess, and evaluate college health and community health services.
You actively self-evaluate by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
You are confident in being a critical decision maker while working within your scope of practice.
You are effective where circumstances and priorities are changing. You are flexible, resilient, and change oriented.
You have excellent written, interpersonal and customer service skills within an ambulatory medical clinic environment.

What You’ll Do

Applies ethical principles and codes of professional practice as established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s (OSBN) Nurse Practice Act and complies with HIPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Provides professional nursing care to students; assesses student health problems and under medical direction determines the best method of treatment; initiates treatment or refers to appropriate personnel or facility.
Develops a plan of care that recommends interventions to attain expected outcomes individualized to the student. Identifies and assesses health-related barriers to learning.
Provides patient care and education by collaborating with the individual, their support system, campus partners, and health care providers; conducts health and mental health assessments of students in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
Collaboratively participates with other members of the community in planning, identifying outcomes, implementing, assessing, and evaluating college health and community health services.
Provides required preventative immunizations and/or tests; interprets findings to physician and/or patient.
Provides appropriate nursing education which includes, but not limited to injection training for gender-affirming hormone therapy, STI testing, PrEP, reproductive health, and immunizations.
Assists medical providers during clinic hours; assists in conducting physical examinations and assessments; obtains information from students/patients to compile medical history.
Arranges for referrals and communicates pertinent information to consulting medical providers, hospitals, clinics, or other agencies.
Works closely with the Health & Counseling Center Case Manager on high acuity cases.
Maintains medical records that provide for the proper evaluation control, and documentation of duties and activities; assures compliance with state and federal laws.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in nursing; participates in appropriate classes, conferences, and seminars to maintain professional standing.

Application Instructions

Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early.

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Reed College is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Your unique skills, work history, cultural contributions, and lived experiences are essential to building this community. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.

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Background Check Requirement

A criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions as a condition of employment for selected candidates. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed based on the nature of the conviction and its relevance to the responsibilities of the position.

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