Registered Nurse- CSU Mountain Campus (Session 2)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Registered Nurse- CSU Mountain Campus (Session 2)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400158AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $6,675 - $7,225 monthly salary (for the approximate 11 week assignment)
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/31/2024
Description of Work Unit
CSU Mountain Campus
The CSU Mountain Campus is nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743 m) lies Colorado State University’s 1,600-acre Mountain Campus. Established in 1914, the Mountain Campus serves as a destination campus for research and education, local, national, and international conferences. Programs and activities at the Mountain Campus shape and inspire current and future leaders’ lives through learning and immersion experiences in the Rocky Mountains, and facilitate research addressing critical issues in ecology, environmental science, and natural resources. The Mountain Campus operates from mid-May to mid-October each year, and is located 53 miles west of Fort Collins, approximately a 2-hour drive, the last 16 miles of which are on a gravel road. The campus is adjacent to the northern border of Rocky Mountain National Park and shares boundaries with Roosevelt National Forest. Abundant opportunities exist for hiking and backpacking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, and fishing.
CSU Health Network
The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
  • Confidence – they expect success in what they do
  • Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
  • Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
  • Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
  • Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
  • Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions


Our Investment in You
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
  • Attractive Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Inclusive leave programs and benefit options including:
  • Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being Discounted staff memberships in campus recreation center
  • Employee Study Privilege (prepaid courses up to 9-semester credits per year)
  • Tuition Scholarships (up to 50% for eligible family members)
  • No cost employee growth opportunity through CSU Talent development
  • After-school programs and summer camps for kids
  • Community Discounts
  • No cost MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/ .
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/ .

Top Public Research University
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:
  • Produced record enrollment
  • Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success
  • Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty
  • Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign
  • Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent

Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ .
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Live in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.
Position Summary
The CSU Mountain Campus is nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743 m) lies Colorado State University’s 1,600-acre Mountain Campus. Established in 1914, the Mountain Campus serves as a destination campus for research and education, local, national, and international conferences. Programs and activities at the Mountain Campus shape and inspire current and future leaders’ lives through learning and immersion experiences in the Rocky Mountains, and facilitate research addressing critical issues in ecology, environmental science, and natural resources. The Mountain Campus operates from mid-May to mid-October each year, and is located 53 miles west of Fort Collins, approximately a 2-hour drive, the last 16 miles of which are on a gravel road. The campus is adjacent to the northern border of Rocky Mountain National Park and shares boundaries with Roosevelt National Forest. Abundant opportunities exist for hiking and backpacking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, and fishing.
Under management from CSU Health Network Medical Services, the Medical Clinic at the CSU Mountain Campus provides onsite acute first aid and pre-hospital care to patients for minor injuries and illnesses on a walk-in basis. The Medical Clinic has designated clinic hours and 24-hour nursing assistance for students and guests with acute and emergent concerns. Access to after-hours mental health professionals ensures the support of students and guests with behavioral health concerns. This position assists in the delivery of safe healthcare to university students and guests.
This position is a temporary, full-time Registered Nurse that will live and work at the Mountain Campus Medical Clinic for 11 weeks. This position reports directly to the Nurse Supervisor and the Nurse Manager at the CSU Health Network Fort Collins campus and will work in close collaboration with the Administration of the Mountain Campus, to carry out the Essential Job Duties.
Position Options
  • Eleven weeks during the fall season from approximately 7/20/24 through 10/11/2024


Office Hours
The Registered nurse works in the office 6-7 hours per day. Typical office hours are of 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM daily. Bedtime office hours for medication administration as needed 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM during Eco-Experience weeks and lunch hour support 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM as necessary. These hours are subject to change to meet the needs of campus guests.
On-Site Availability
In addition to specified office hours, this position is expected to respond to emergent healthcare needs:
  • Within 20 minutes
  • 24/7, unless other coverage has been arranged

Perks and Other Details
  • Free Room and Board for Nurse
    • Lodging: The Mountain Campus provides a Nurses cabin (341 sq ft) with two bedrooms (one room has a double bed and the other bedroom a bunk bed), kitchen, refrigerator, toilet, porch and in cabin wi-fi booster. Showers are available in a staff shower house. On-site laundry available. Housing may require a shared space and coordination with additional MTC nursing staff.
  • Family Members and Guests Welcome
    • Lodging: Invite partners, children, and other guests to stay with you for all or part of your time at the Mountain Campus. The Nurses Cabin can accommodate up to 4 people. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult during Nurse Clinic hours.
      • No pets permitted
    • Meals: Meals are provided for the Nurse and one guest with no extra cost. Meal tickets can be purchased in the office if additional guests are with you.
  • Activities
    • Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, nature photography, or lounging in a hammock with a good book are just some of the many activities employees can enjoy during their time in the picturesque Mountain Campus setting outside of office hours.
  • Additional Details
    • Limited cell phone service
    • Limited internet access
    • Work iPhone provided
Required Job Qualifications
Licensure/Certification
  • Possession of current Registered Nurse license through the State of Colorado
  • Current certification in AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS)


Education
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience
  • One year of nursing experience in direct patient care
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience
  • Experience working in remote, wilderness, or camp nursing setting
  • Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification
  • Experience in wilderness medicine, camp nursing, school nursing, or urgent care
  • Experience working independently using treatment protocols and guidelines to provide patient care
  • Experience providing clinical services to college student population
  • Experience assisting with mental health needs and other needs as arise
  • Experience managing care and patient education for individuals with diabetes
  • Experience caring for diverse populations, including diverse religious/spiritual beliefs; racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; diverse sexual orientations, and gender identities


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics
  • Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
  • A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Nursing Duties
Duty/Responsibility
  • Assesses and identifies health care needs by utilizing the principles of nursing practice and clinic protocols by collecting and evaluating data, making a treatment plan, and promoting wellness and positive lifestyle behaviors
  • Performs nursing care and treatments (such as wound and blister care)
  • Describes healthcare findings by documenting in the patient medical record using RN Charting Form and best practice guidelines for SOAP documentation
  • Executes standing orders (for example, point of care testing and dispensing medications) appropriately and timely
  • Advises and instructs patients with acute and urgent health care problems by and acts as a resource by arranging for health care referrals off campus
  • Consults with Nurse Supervisor and Nurse Manager and Medical Director on patients where escalation of care may not be clear or when the possible need for EMS arises
  • Assists with medication administration and documentation for physician-prescribed medications for minor Mountain Campus guests/Eco-Experience students who do not have a guardian present
  • Provides pre-hospital care and activation of the EMS system when emergency situations arise
  • Provides public health point of care testing on students, staff, and guests to ensure adherence to public health and infection control guidelines. Notifies Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Manager, MTC Leadership, Infection Control Nurse, and/or CSU Public Health Administrator immediately of any public health concerns at the Mountain Campus
  • Complete online Wilderness First Aid training course and Wilderness First Aid for adult population
  • Provides education and training on First Aid, Epi-Pen Auto-Injector and Narcan use for MTC staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time 90%
Job Duty Category Additional Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
  • Ensures up to date understanding of clinic protocols, procedures, and policies.
  • Keeps up with email communications on a daily basis
  • Keeps radio communication active 24/7 
  • Securely transmits patient lab results to main campus laboratory to ensure compliance with laboratory standards
  • Completes clinic operations items, such as equipment maintenance, medication counts, appropriately disposing of outdated medications and supplies, inventory, and supply ordering in a timely manner
  • Communicates regularly with Nurse Supervisor and Nurse Manager to determine clinic needs to ensure smooth clinic operations during the season
  • Ongoing communication with MTC staff for community impact and emergency plan activations
  • Attends weekly teams call with Nurse Supervisor and Nurse Manager
  • Attends weekly MTC meeting
  • Attends Eco-Experience orientation twice weekly
Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at [email protected].
Complete applications must include:
  • A cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
  • Resume


For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, March 31, 2024. 
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Must have a current, valid driver's license to drive back and forth to the CSU Mountain Campus, Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Must be willing and able to use, handle, or be exposed to hazardous materials with training, Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.
Search Contact Tammy Roehrich, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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