Registered Nurse III

Job Title

Registered Nurse III

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse III, under general supervision, provides patient care, evaluations, and treatment. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the clinic, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment. This position will also include case management duties for students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area #1: Clinic Operations/Support

Percent Effort: 70%

• Assumes responsibility for assigned area in clinic.

• Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.

• Provides preventative education programs to students, such as residence life programs and student organization programs.

• Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed.

• Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

• Maintains and operates the autoclave for sterilization of instruments/supplies.

• Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.

• Supervises assigned staff.

• Coordinates specialty clinic referrals in orthopedics, urology, dermatology, otolaryngology, surgery, gynecology, psychiatry, and other specialties.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CLIA waived laboratory.

• Perform other duties as required or requested including, but not limited to: Serve on committees as requested. Perform as a member of the University Health Center / Division of Student Engagement and Success Team (participate in departmental and division staff meetings; promote excellent customer service and teamwork within department and division).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Functional Area #2: Case Management

Percent Effort: 30%

• Provide clinical case management services by meeting with and assisting students and families (if necessary) in locating resources to address basic health needs (e.g., financial, community providers, food insecurity, healthcare access, etc.)

• Assisting students with arranging referrals and navigating the referral process with appropriate follow-up. Provide support and contacts to ensure successful connections to referrals and continuity of care.   

• Provide transition services for students who periodically need additional services to address health issues as well