Staff Nurse II, Urgent Care, University Health Services
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Staff Nurse II, Urgent Care, University Health Services----
Hiring Department:
Healthyhorns - University Health Services----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.
Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.
University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.
The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
To assist health care professionals with the management of patient care services, utilize nursing judgment to provide assessment and evaluation of patients, and to perform nursing skills in the care and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the evaluation and care of patients to be seen at UHS.
- Performs department-specific procedures and treatments per UHS Policies and Procedures.
- Exhibits professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service in all aspects of work.
- Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
- Actively participates in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintains a level of knowledge conducive to providing high-quality patient care.
- Supervises student clinic workers.
- Participates in other activities as assigned, including working on the Nurse Advice Line, STI Nurse Screening Clinic, and as Urgent Care Primary Care Flow Coordinator.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory care setting.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Experience with and a moderate comfort level documenting in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse community and provide services from a non-judgmental perspective.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an ambulatory care area, such as urgent care, emergency room, or college health setting.
- More than one year of experience performing patient assessments using telephone triage protocols.
- One year of experience in working with STI patients; sexual health history, and specimen collection.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, and professional demeanor.
Salary Range
$73,645 per year
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around biohazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Lifting and moving
- Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.
Work Shift
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Hours may fluctuate based on business needs
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submi
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