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Job Description Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Purpose of Role Under the supervision of the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance provide athletic training services as part of the sports medicine team to the Daemen intercollegiate athletic teams and or club sports (as needed) under the direction of and collaboration with the designated Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. About This Opportunity Joining our Athletics team, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the following: Specific Tasks/Duties performed: • Provide athletic training services for the University's Division of Athletics, included but not limited to: prevention, recognition, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries., • Coordinate with the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance to staff the Athletic Training Facilities and to provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary., • Requires frequent evening and weekend hours; may also necessitate early morning hours., • Team travel will be required in providing athletic training services at select away intercollegiate contests., • Assist in staffing and the day-to-day operations of the athletic training facilities., • Follow established emergency action plans for the University's athletic facilities as well as off-campus venues., • Follow and assist with enforcement of all policies/procedures as outlined within the Sports Medicine policy/procedure manual, including codes of conduct and rules of use for the athletic training facility and equipment., • Consult with Team Physician(s) for guidance on the treatment of injured student-athletes, and report on their progress., • Maintain accurate medical records on all injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation and physician referrals., • Assist with the responsibility of maintaining the athletic training room file system., • Serve as a liaison for student-athletes between physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, sport coaches, athletes, parents and other health care providers as needed., • Apply a team approach with the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance, strength and conditioning coaches and sport coaches to ensure that student-athletes participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed., • Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the University's regulations; including the completion of University "excess insurance" claims promptly (as needed)., • Assist with the collection, maintenance and privacy of all (new and returning) student-athletes' current contact, emergency contact, health insurance, consent and health-status documents., • Assist with pre-participation exams, as needed, for prospective student-athletes., • Provide for the prevention of athletic injuries through the application of protective tapings, wraps, braces, and equipment, and assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury., • Advise coaches and/or strength and conditioning staff of flexibility, strengthening and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and optimize performance., • Provide immediate care of athletic injuries and refer student-athletes to emergency medical facilities when necessary., • Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the direction of the Team Physician(s) or other referring physician., • Assist in budgeting, ordering and inventory of sports medicine supplies., • Educate, counsel and advise athletes on health-related issues, including nutrition and substance abuse., • Assist with conducting institutional and or NCAA drug testing as needed., • Option to serve as a Clinical Preceptor for an Athletic Training Program and supervise athletic training students., • Complies with the organization and administration of an Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens in compliance with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)., • Maintains professional credentials by engaging in professional development and satisfying continuing educational requirements set forth by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers and the New York State Education Department (NYSED)., • Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that an employee can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;, • Perform other duties as requested by the Asst AD for Sports Medicine & Performance and/or Athletic Director. Required Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Masters degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health or Human Performance or related field and one (1) year of direct clinical experience as a BOC Athletic Trainer., • -or- Bachelors degree in an appropriate area outlined above and three (3) years of direct clinical experience as a BOC Athletic Trainer., • -or- a candidate with the appropriate degree requirements and less than one (<1) year of direct clinical experience may be considered., • Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills., • Be able to apply a 'team' approach to the delivery of student-athletic health care., • Must be able to work long periods under conditions requiring moderate physical demands., • Tolerate long periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, walking and lifting., • Requires exposure of outdoor elements and the ability to tolerate extreme weather conditions., • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and travel with teams when necessary., • Valid driver's license required. License must meet insurance company rules and regulation for driving underwriting criteria. Required (Professional) Credentials: • Possess and maintain Athletic Training certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) and the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Online verifications can be conducted at:, • Must comply with NYSED requirements within 90 days of hire., • Adhere to the current BOC Standards of Professional Practice for Athletic Trainers1., • Comply with the current Athletic Training Laws, Rules & Regulations of the New York State Department of Education2., • Current certification in CPR/AED. 1Board of Certification (BOC), Standards of Professional Practice for Athletic Trainers document: . Accessed September 6, 2023 2New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Laws, Rules & Regulations of Athletic Training: Accessed September 6, 2023 Position is full time, 10-month administrative, professional exempt and requires evening and weekend hours and travel. Total Compensation Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes: • Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan., • Dental insurance through the Guardian network., • Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans., • An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%., • Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000., • Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions., • Generous time off for administrative and staff employees. Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse at Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for patients both before and after procedures in the Operating room and the Endoscopy suites. You will assist in screening patients for the center and supervising LPNs and Medical Assistants. Registered Nurses are expected to maintain the highest level of customer service and professionalism while making sure our patients are safe and well cared for. Duties and Responsibilities: • Philosophy, • Supports the center's ideology, mission, goals, and objectives., • Performs in accordance with the center's policies and procedures., • Follows the center's standards for ethical business conduct., • Conducts self as a positive role model and team member., • Recognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties., • Participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities., • Communication, • Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers., • Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner., • Financial practices, • Uses center resources appropriately and avoid wasteful practices., • Reports wasteful practices., • Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements., • Compliance program, • Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance program., • Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures, • Performance-improvement program, • Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program., • Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures., • Safety/risk-management program, • Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities., • Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to safety officer or other designated person., • Professional competence, • Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences., • Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff., • Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations, • Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities., • Welcomes suggestions and recommendations., • General Duties, • Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel., • Organizes nursing activities efficiently., • Considers staff abilities when delegating activities., • Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care., • Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice., • Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area., • Maintains order and cleanliness of admission area., • Pre-operative Duties:, • Greets patient and provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality., • Performs thorough admission assessment of patient., • Develops a plan of care for the patient based on assessment data and implements admission care (e.g., evaluates chart, administers medication)., • Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience., • Confirm patient name, DOB, intended procedure, surgical site, • Ensure responsible adult escort available prior to admission, • Establish safe physical environment, • Secures signed surgical consent, witness as appropriate, • Review admission criteria per center policy/procedure, • Obtain H&P. If not performed within 30 days of scheduled date, obtain new one from provider and incorporate into patient record, • Confirm presence of documentation of allergies including adverse reactions, • Perform initial medication reconciliation with patient input, • Assists in the monitoring of physical symptoms and behavioral changes, • Monitor/document patient vital signs per policy, • Perform pre-admission testing per established criteria, • Establish IV access, • Documents admission care according to policy and procedure., • Completes admission checklist when turning care of patient over to operating room personnel., • Initiates nursing actions based on interpretation of physiological changes, • Follows established criteria for monitoring of patient, assessment of pain, per established criteria, • Post-Operative Duties, • Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed, • Ensure that all vitals are within normal range, • Log all findings in patients' files, • Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable, • Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check, • Administers medication according to policy, • Provide nourishment per policy, • Discuss pain management. Both prescribed medications and alternative treatment options, • Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient's condition, • Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan, • Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor, • Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications, • Determine when patients are ready to discharge, • Ensure responsible adult escort available prior to discharge, • Evaluate patient ability to ambulate safely, • Assist patient in dressing as needed, • Review discharge instructions with patient and available family member. Provide information both verbally and in written format., • Provide supplies for at home care as deemed needed, • Perform medication reconciliation and provide copy to patient with discharge information. Document when next dose of medications due (pain, antibiotic, etc.), • Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies, • Record sedation levels and body temperature, • Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized, • Change bandages and dress surgical wounds Education and Experience: Required • Graduate of accredited school of nursing, • RN with active license in New York State, • ACLS Certification, PALS Certification within 6 months, • Evidence of leadership qualities, • Strong ethical and moral character references Physical/Mental Requirements • Ability to sit/stand for a considerable amount of time; ability to walk., • Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment., • Ability to perform occasional overhead and low reaching., • Physical strength required for equipment needs and patient-care activities., • Visual and auditory acuity for responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities., • Ability to move quickly in response to center needs., • Constant and frequent judgment and response., • Occasional judgment and response to disasters or emergencies or drills. Working Conditions (Environmental) • Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment., • Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials.

Job Description Join CAREonsite as a Registered Nurse (RN) – Occupational Health & Injury Case Management! CAREonsite, a division of Tang & Company, provides occupational medical services nationwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Registered Nurse (RN) with at least two years of experience in general medicine, occupational health, or emergency room nursing. Schedule & Pay: • Schedule: Mon - Fri 6:00am - 2:30pm, • Support & Monitor Occupational Health Programs – Provide care, oversight, and coordination of a wide range of occupational health services., • Health Promotion & Education – Develop health promotion programs in collaboration with the supervising occupational physician., • Medical Reporting & Compliance – Provide accurate, well-documented medical reports and formulate occupational health procedures as needed., • Health Assessments & Surveillance – Conduct job-specific health assessments, pre-employment exams, and ongoing health surveillance., • First Aid & Injury Case Management – Provide first aid care, manage work-related injuries and illnesses, and coordinate follow-up care per protocol., • Clinical Expertise – Perform phlebotomy, IV blood draws, and administer immunizations as required., • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice., • At least 2 years of experience in general medicine, occupational health, or emergency room nursing., • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/AED) certification from the American Heart Association., • Proficiency in phlebotomy, IV blood draws, and immunizations., • Strong computer skills – Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic medical data management. Disability Management: Support TPA in managing disability cases, fitness for duty exams, and functional capacity evaluations. * Collaborate with local HR and supervisors on the Disability Management Program. * Support Occupational Physician with the Fit for Duty (FFD) process. * Act as a resource to employees and local management for absence control programs. If you're passionate about occupational health and workplace wellness, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!