Registered Nurse

Purpose of the Position:

The clinic nurse will assist the nurse practitioner in providing health care services to students, faculty, and staff in the Student Health Center and Faculty Staff Clinics. Collaborates with fellow RN staff to ensure daily RN clinic coverage. Send and track referrals to specialists. This is an on-call position, hours may vary.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Reports any problems or potential issues to nurse practitioners.
• In addition to daily interaction with patients, will often liaise between patients, nurse practitioners, and patient representatives.
• Provide direction and guidance to student workers working in the clinic.
• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
• Provides direct care to patients such as: administering medication, patient education, and treatments, change the dressing on wounds, or apply topical treatments under the supervision of the nurse practitioner.
• Works closely with patients throughout the intake process to help nurse practitioners develop treatment plans and strategies. Asks patients questions about current symptoms, medical histories, and medications to provide nurse practitioners with information regarding a patient’s medical needs and background.
• Obtain chief complaints, vital signs, and current medication history, and manage data in the electronic medical record system (EHR).
• Collect laboratory specimens for the purpose of testing and assist in the follow-up of abnormal findings.
• Assist with record maintenance and medical supply management.
• Provides direct support and assistance for the department’s nurse practitioners. May prepare equipment or other instruments to assist with procedures.
• Must rapidly shift between tasks depending on where the most assistance is needed.
• Follows up with patients to determine whether courses of treatment are effective. Notes changes in patient’s overall health, progression, and reactions to treatment and updates patient records.
• Must adhere to privacy laws including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and FERPA to maintain patient confidentiality. Send and track specialist referrals.
• Ensures facilities and equipment are clean and sanitized to prevent the spread of disease.
• Must follow proper disposal procedures for potentially hazardous materials

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program or Associate's degree in Nursing
• 0-3 years of full-time verifiable work experience as a Registered Nurse
• Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education (ACNE) accredited program is required
• Must have licensure with the Alabama Board of Nursing

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electronic health record system is preferred

Published Salary (if available):

$45,760-$52,000 ($22-$25/hr)