Registered Nurse

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Registered Nurse. - Jupiter FL.

This position plays a vital role in supporting daily clinic operations assisting with front desk responsibilities triaging and treating patients administering medications and contributing to public health initiatives such as immunization programs and disease tracking efforts.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Assist will all aspects of medical clinic front desk using a medical management software system. Duties include: greeting patients upon arrival checking appointment status verifying eligibility and insurance completing check-in/check-out procedures verifying that confidential documents are updated in EHR.

• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and of patients/student personal health information at all times. Answer in person and telephone inquiries.

• Collect and review documents to determine compliance. Operate scanning equipment to process immunization documents. File documents as necessary.

• Screens and evaluates symptoms of students/patients in our clinic during office visits. Provides care and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries exercising independent judgment following guidelines. Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the students chart and other records as appropriate.

• Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals personal health information at all times.

• Performs treatments and procedures ordered by the physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant as needed. Assists with procedures and examinations as necessary. Administers medications following guidelines and as requested by providers.

• Triages sick patients via phone and walk in visits. Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of students and determines next step in their care.

• Assist in providing basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations including on-campus mass-casualty incidents as needed

• Support university-wide case and contact tracking efforts to communicate with COVID-19- related FAU members and their contacts to document symptom screening refer for testing according to established protocols to provide them with instructions for quarantine or isolation and to provide medical clearances.

• Follow all scripts policies and procedures provided by FAU Student Health Services (SHS) and comply with university training regarding confidential information.

• Participate in nurse visits including but not limited to the delivery of immunizations and lab draws per standing order policy which is within the scope of RN license.

• Must comply with federal state and university regulations and statutes as well as internal policies and procedures. Comply with SHS employee health requirements.

• Works to foster and maintain a collaborative engaging and positive work environment for all students and staff.

• Participates in assessment accreditation quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

• Assists with maintaining supply levels in the clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition. Checks emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. Assists in inventory of medications and PAR levels.

• Assist MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow up. This may include following up on specific labs communicating with lab vendors and calling patients when appropriate.

• Assist with flu clinics COVID-19 testing and vaccination and outreach efforts.

• Other job related duties as assigned by Nurse Supervisor or Chief Medical Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate in Arts degree or higher from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statues or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210 Florida Administrative Code.

Current BLS certification.

Good organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities.

Ability to elicit interpret and perform complete histories and physicals.

Knowledge of QA/TQI processes.

Ability to communicate both professionally and efficiently in verbal and written communication.

Knowledge of nursing principles practices and techniques.

Knowledge of anatomy physiology pathophysiology and microbiology.

Knowledge of accreditation processes.

Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.

Ability to perform and experienced in well women exams Paps vaginitis birth control management STIs and breast complaints.

Salary:

$26 - $30 hourly.
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Applicants may claim Veterans Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans Preference and the SP position they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information please visit For assistance please contact Recruitment Services at


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.