Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse I), Student Health Center

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a physician, clinic coordinator, or RN III, and general oversight of the Executive Director, the Registered Nurse I provides standard nursing care, including monitoring and reporting patient conditions, supporting health education, and overseeing clinic support staff within their scope. Duties may also include assisting with policy development, serving on committees, and occasionally working at the Palm Desert Campus.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide telephone and walk-in triage using established protocols to assess patient symptoms and determine care.
• Escalate scheduling issues, follow standing orders, and administer first aid for minor injuries to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Communicate normal lab results with provider approval; schedule follow-up appointments for abnormal results.
• Conduct hemoglobin testing and patient assessments under standing orders, including pregnancy counseling and referrals.
• Support Student Health Center initiatives addressing student needs such as homelessness, lack of insurance, and food insecurity.
• Contact patients regarding referrals, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments.
• Prepare patients and assist providers during exams, procedures, and telehealth visits.
• Perform routine and CLIA-waived lab tests; prepare and process lab samples.
• Administer immunizations, medications, TB/skin tests, and EKGs per protocol.
• Provide patient education on topics such as STIs, contraception, and hypertension.
• Monitor lab results, update records, and coordinate with front office on registration holds.
• Complete prior authorizations for psychiatric medications and communicate status to patients/pharmacies.
• Support clinic operations, including schedule adjustments and requisitions for labs/X-rays.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement Studies, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Prevention and Accreditation efforts.
• Participates in the clinic and staff trainings, conferences and other presentations when appropriate.
• Participates in continuing education activities to keep current on pertinent topics as well as to complete ongoing licensure requirements.
• Participates in Student Health Center activities such as health fairs, immunization clinics and student orientations when assigned.
• Monitors follow up pap smears to ensure patients are returning for their yearly appointments.
• Monitors chlamydia and gonorrhea follow ups to ensure patients are returning for follow up appointments.
• Completes all department and university required trainings as assigned.
• Performs other related duties supporting the SHC operations.
• Participates in division and University committees and initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a professional nursing program in an approved school of nursing or by additional preparation as approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods and procedures; anatomy and physiology applicable to assigned duties; medical supplies and equipment used in nursing practice; and the uses and effects of medications and narcotics. Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to registered nursing and the scope of practice limitations of clinic support staff.
• Ability to effectively apply nursing knowledge and demonstrate proper techniques and skills in performing nursing duties; accurately observe and record symptoms, behaviors, and reactions to treatments in order to make a nursing diagnosis; respond with therapy to treatment reactions; use applicable health center automated systems to perform duties and maintain records and prepare reports; gain the cooperation of patients; analyze emergency situations and take prompt action; maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years post-graduate RN experience in student healthcare
• Thorough knowledge of general methods, procedures, and practices of an outpatient medical facility
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal la