For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

Part Time - 29 hours per week maximum

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The mission of Health Services at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is to provide quality healthcare to SAIC students and to encourage students to focus on their physical and emotional well-being. Health Services is staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners and registered nurses who offer basic medical care for minor injuries and illnesses. Health Services manages student health information including required immunization records. The Health Services staff also focuses on health promotion and education and can provide referrals to appropriate off-campus health care providers when necessary.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Director of Health Services, the registered nurse provides nursing care and health education for the SAIC student population. The Registered Nurse oversees the SAIC immunization program to promote students’ compliance with the Illinois College Immunization Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and management of minor illnesses and injuries consistent with the nursing process and appropriate to SAIC Health Services setting and resources.
• Applies the nursing process to provide developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and student-centered nursing care to individuals served within the diverse campus community.
• Reviews student immunization records , enters immunization data, and outreaches to students and other school departments in an effort to increase immunization compliance rates.
• Coordinates and implements all aspects of immunization clinics.
• Performs point of care testing, administers medications, immunizations, and/or treatments based on standing orders established by SAIC nurse practitioners.
• Provides health education, health promotion, and discharge follow up to students.
• Refers students to SAIC nurse practitioners and off-campus medical providers, as needed.
• Maintains accurate medical records and health information according to relevant legal guidelines as well as utilization statistics for reporting and quality improvement purposes.
• Provides input to the Director of Health Services Services on matters related to nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, laws, and regulations of the State of Illinois.
• Collaborates with the Director of Health Services to develop and maintain a schedule for seeing students that maximizes staffing resources.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, medications, and educational materials and replenishes as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains a presence on the SAIC campus offering health care expertise as available.
• Delivers workshops, training, and presentations or publications to enhance health and prevention on campus as available and requested by the Director of Health Services.
• Educates students about health insurance, including the accident & sickness plan made available annually to SAIC students, as well as serving as an advocate for students, as needed.
• Maintains close collaboration with the following departments: Counseling Services, Disability and Learning Resource Center, Residence Life, and Academic Advising.
• Participates in after-hours emergency coverage and walk-in coverage
• Performs related duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate, observe students’ physical health states, and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity and examination room equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment, examination room, and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

• Valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse License
• BSN preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Experience with college-aged population preferred

The Art Institute of Chicago requires all applicants to complete an online application to be considered for employment. 60 minutes are allotted for applicants to complete the employment application. The application will automatically time out after 60 minutes. If you are unable to submit the completed application at this time, please choose the "Save for Later" option to avoid losing the information you have entered so far.

Vaccination Expectation

Becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most important contribution we as individuals can make to ensure our own safety and the safety of our museum and school community. All employees must complete an attestation and provide proof of their vaccination status, or request a medical or religious exemption within the first week of employment.

The Art Institute of Chicago is an equal opportunity, equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31