The Registered Nurse PRN assists in the delivery of safe health care to university students who present to the CSU Health Network in the Medical Clinic. This position will work in the medical clinic as a team nurse who provides medical nursing care for a team of providers. This position must be flexible to work in a variety of clinics (acute care, primary care, women and gender care, immunizations, or allergy) as the needs arise for patient care.
The Registered Nurse PRN works a varying schedule on a as needed basis, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7 : 30 AM 6 : 00 PM or later depending on patient variables. The position is asked to be available a minimum of four, 8-hour shifts per month, with additional shifts available to cover staff absences at the request of the Nurse Supervisor and agreed upon by the Registered Nurse PRN. This position will average less than 19 hours per week during a calendar year and is not benefits eligible.
The Registered Nurse PRN reports directly to the Nurse Supervisor, with additional oversight from the Nurse Manager. 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 Degree from an accredited college or university AND Associate Degree in Nursing; orBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or universityExperience
One year of nursing experience in direct patient carePreferred Job Qualifications Experience
Experience in urgent care, university health clinic, or other outpatient settingExperience caring for diverse populations, including diverse religious / spiritual beliefs; racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; and diverse sexual orientations and gender identitiesExperience working on a multidisciplinary teamExperience providing clinical services to a young adult / college age populationExperience working with Electronic Medical RecordsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics
Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as a team playerAbility to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvementA personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effortDiversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty Category Nursing Duties Duty / Responsibility
Obtains vital signs and uses critical thinking to assess patient acuityObtains and documents patient chief complaint and patient medical historyPrepares patient for provider visit by gathering needed supplies and equipment and performing appropriate Point of Care testingExecutes standing orders (for example, x-rays and medications) appropriately and timelyAssists providers with procedures (implements and assists clean or sterile technique)Provides prescribed care (administration of medications, various treatments, such as nebulizer)Obtains prescribed testing and or specimens which assists in assessment of health (such as EKG, audiograms)Performs nursing care and treatments (such as wound and burn care)Notifies patients of laboratory results, prescription refills or inquiries about follow up appointmentsProvides prescribed care to infirmary patients, including but not limited to, starting and monitoring IV fluids, administering IV or IM medications, and preparing patients for transport to the hospitalNotifies providers of health care findings in a concise and timely manner by collaborating with care provider and by documenting in the electronic health recordActs as a telephone resource when patients call in with health questions or concernsPerforms other duties as assignedPercentage Of Time 95% Job Duty Category Additional Duties Duty / Responsibility
Ensures own professional needs by participating in educational programs and by networking with colleaguesProvides educational opportunities for other nursing students by acting as a preceptor when requested by supervisorPromotes wellness and positive lifestyle behaviors by participating in clinical and campus outreach programsActs as a resource and mentor to Medical Assistants and other co-workers by modeling professional and positive behaviorsPercentage Of Time 5% Application Details
