Grad Nurse/ Staff RN I

Description

Date: August 2025

Title: Staff Registered Nurse

Department: University Health & Counseling Services Management Center: University General

Location: Dental Research Building.

Supervisor Name and Title: Courtney Holzheimer, Director of Clinical Operations

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Clinical Operations, the staff registered nurse will be responsible for providing age specific, developmentally appropriate nursing services and education to students, faculty, and staff accessing care at University Health and Counseling Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide direct nursing care to patients in all clinical settings including primary care, women’s health, allergy, immunization, campus outreach and occupational health. The staff registered nurse will assess patient needs, provide appropriate interventions, document all clinical activities promptly in the electronic health record, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. 25%

2. Initiate plan of care as designated by a physician or advanced practice provider. 20%

3. Coordinate student referrals for care outside the Health Service (specialist visits, testing, etc) in coordination with the parameters of the patient’s health insurance. 10%

4. Assess employee-related health care needs as related to their job functions (immunizations, pre-exposure screening, post- exposure care, monitoring programs). 10%

5. Participate in quality improvement activities of the Health Service, including systems to assure prompt filing of medical information in the patient chart (lab test results, consultation reports, immunization history).  10%

6. Collaborate with peers and other members of the health care team on specialty rounds addressing students with such issues as Eating Disorders, Attention Disorders, and Anxiety/Depression management.  5%

7. Participate in peer review programs to ensure highest quality of nursing care and  best practice standards. 5%

8. Lead a care management, quality improvement project for a defined area within the Health Service (such as immunization compliance, bloodborne pathogen exposure registry, coordination of prescription refills). 10%

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Participate in Student Affairs Professional Development activities. 2%

2. Support community wellness activities on campus. 3% 

 

CONTACTS

Department: Regular contact with department staff to collaborate with health care team members.

University: Occasional contact with university colleagues to refer students to university resources such as Educational Support Services, Academic Deans, Athletics, etc. 

External: Moderate contact with external peers to manage student referrals to outside community health care providers such University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Metro Health.

Students: Frequent and direct contact with students in the clinical setting.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Possess clinical nursing experience in direct patient care.

2. Provide age appropriate care for the population(s) served.  Identify and respond effectively to the unique needs of each population.  

3. Provide care in a manner which enhances patient satisfaction and respects all aspects of an individual patient’s identity.

4. Experience using an electronic health record to document all clinical encounters.  Maintain accurate and complete records; document patient condition, active problems, treatments, medication and outcomes promptly.

5. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures of the University, and keep up with new trends in nursing safety and compliance with national standards for safe care.

6. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time appropriately.

7. Attention to detail in charting, using appropriate medical terminology.

8. Active listening to facilitate patient care along with excellent communication skills.

9. Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team proc