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The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Registered Nurse UNLV Student Wellness Student Health Center R0149985

ROLE of the POSITION

• Implements the nursing process (e.g. conducts physiological psychological sociological and spiritual assessments to plan intervene and evaluate patient care including follow-up and patient education).
• Provides high-quality all-inclusive in-person and telehealth nursing care per state national college health and accreditation standards while recognizing and advocating for patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
• Provides preventive and screening services information health education and assistance with informed decision-making about overall health and vaccination against preventable disease.
• Triages patients when needed to determine appropriate level of care and maximize efficiency and patient flow.
• Provides first aid to ill or injured campus visitors in accordance with established policies and accreditation standards.
• Monitors changes in patients physical and mental status and initiates timely and appropriate interventions.
• Prepares and administers medications prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Properly prepares and administers vaccines.
• Assists providers with patient examinations clinical procedures and treatments.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies within the Student Wellness Center (SWC).
• Conducts laboratory specimen collection. May discuss results under the guidance of a medical provider.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Administers a variety of pre-examination or diagnostic tests (e.g. visual acuity peak flow EKG spirometry).
• Follows up on weekly infection surveillance and recalls to monitor and track students post procedure and with other high-risk health conditions.
• Monitors and prepares pharmacy and patient medication refill requests.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all emergency room referrals ensuring patients receive appropriate post-ER care education and resources.
• Obtains prior authorizations to ensure continuity of medication management.
• Assists in planning and conducting vaccination outreach clinics.
• Documents all patient interactions and care provided in the patients electronic health record (EHR) utilizing correct grammar spelling and punctuation.
• Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of all patient information as outlined in state and federal laws.
• Ensures day-to-day operations are monitored including patient flow and wait times and makes necessary adjustments when needed to minimize wait time and patient inconvenience and maximize academic participation.
• Proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources.
• Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience considers all impacted areas in the decision-making process and seeks advice where applicable.
• Participates in various educational outreach events including new student and faculty orientation sessions and health expos.
• Actively assists and contributes to accreditation activities and site surveys.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Actively participates in Infection Control and Prevention & Safety (ICP) assessments and activities including safety drills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the staff.
• Assists the Senior RN and Director of Clinical Operations as needed in the operations of the clinic models professional behavior and fosters a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Maintains a clean organized and well-stocked patient care area that supports all caregiving activities.
• Upholds organizational goals values and expectations through all aspects of work.
• Serves as the Vaccine Coordinator which includes but is not limited to vaccine ordering inventory management reconciliation proper storage and handling temperature monitoring managing emergency plan for transfer of vaccines during a power outage and providing ongoing staff training and education.
• Participates in instrument sterilization processes including but not limited to cleaning and sterilization of instruments and review and revision of sterilization policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings workshops task forces committees and activities involving: the Student Health Center (SHC) Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center Wellness Unit Student Affairs Division and the University.
• Reads all meeting minutes Instant Messages and email communications in a timely manner.
• Engages in RN and medical office assistant (MOA) peer review activities.
• Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism with colleagues and patients fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all visitors to the University.
• Maintains a safe clean and organized work environment for patients staff and visitors.
• Stays abreast of current knowledge and evidence-based practices so as to provide the highest quality of nursing care.
• Attends continuing education and professional development opportunities to maintain licensure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires anAssociate Degree in Nursingfrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment Employees of theUNLV Student Wellness Centermust be in compliance with our Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• One year of clinical experience in primary care ambulatory care college health or community health setting.
• Vaccines Coordinator experience.
• Ambulatory sterile processing experience.
• Nevada State Immunization Program (Nevada WebIZ) training certification.
• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification.

BACKGROUND CHECK

All candidates must pass a background screening.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary range is $74000 - $81000.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off sick leave and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed Katherine Silvestri-Elmore MSN APRN FNP-BC.

Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on December 31 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact for support.

For assistance with the application process please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0149985 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Mail Stop 1062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

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