Registered Nurse - PRN

Temporary Prn Registered Nurse

The Temporary PRN Registered Nurse provides primary care nursing services in an outpatient clinic during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Job duties:

• Provides nursing triage, assessment of the physical and emotional condition of the student patient, provides appropriate care and treatment.
• Ability to work independently using decision making judgement with regard to nursing diagnosis and treatment (using Standing Orders)
• Documents effectively and accurately in an Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs CLIA waived point of care laboratory testing of patient specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy, and prepares specimens for reference lab.
• Performs therapeutic measures and nursing services ordered by health center physicians and Nurse Practitioners including medications, vaccines, allergy injections, ear lavage, wound care and EKG
• Works closely with the Medical Provider to assist with Women's health exams, I&Ds, suturing, eye tray and other tasks as needed. Acts as a chaperone during sensitive exams.
• Ability to analyze emergency situations and take prompt action
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries, and effectively triages through clear communication. Schedule patients to be seen as appropriate.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Makes and follows up on referrals for radiology and to community specialty practices
• Provides information and instructions regarding preventative health, health practices and self-care
• Maintains patient privacy and the security of patient information

Qualifications:

• RN with at least 3 years of experience.
• Current active NC Registered Nurse license.
• Previous experience in college health, public health, primary care or urgent care/emergency room preferred.
• Current certification in CPR/AED.