Registered Nurse II

Job Title

Registered Nurse II

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Chief Medical Officer

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Registered Nurse II, under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Director of Student Health, provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The position is on-site located on the main campus in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with occasional evenings and Saturdays, as work requirements indicate.

Primary responsibility will be attending to the job needs of the CMO with direct patient care, when needed. Will accompany and assist the CMO with patient care and documentation in the EMR not only in the Student Wellness Center but also in other clinic settings across campus. While under the supervision of the CMO or other contracted physician(s), will be available to administer IVs in an athletic setting on campus and/or at away football games when necessary. When not providing direct patient care with the CMO, will also help serve the needs of the Wellness Center as delegated by the Director of Student Health which may include assisting the other licensed clinicians with their direct patient care. Assist with pre-participation physicals of student athletes, ROTC students, or other university sanctioned club sports as directed by the CMO.

Responsibilities:

70% Assists the supervising physician or other licensed medical practitioner with direct student care in various settings by determining the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses or musculoskeletal ailments, while also helping with the standard health care maintenance of students. Maintains adequate records and documentation of care.  Efficiently utilizes an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system which includes directly assisting the CMO with EMR documentation while evaluating students. Maintains confidentiality of student records and health information.

15% Provides health services at and attends designated university functions, as requested. Travels to various off campus sites to assist the supervising physician with providing acute care to student athletes participating in university sanctioned activities.  Administers intravenous fluids when determined to be necessary by the supervising physician.  Performs other duties as assigned.

5% Assist the supervising physician with interim physical examinations for healthy students within prescribed guidelines. 

5% Provides health education to students about ways to improve, promote, and maintain their health status, including but not limited to disease processes, self-care practices, and positive lifestyle choices.  Maintains competence in clinical practice through up to date and clinically relevant continuing education.

5% Dispenses and administers prescriptive medications under the direction of the supervising physician.

This position may supervise staff, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse

• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 

• Up to date certification in CPR.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and various software programs utilized for medical and administrative presentations as requested by the CMO or Director of Student Health.

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system while also assisting the CMO with EMR documentation as a scribe.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

Licensed RN and up to date CPR certification

Compensatio