Registered Nurse I

Registered Nurse I

The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) at the University of Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse I (RN-I) to join our team. As an RN-I at the SHCC, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care within various Primary Care teams. Your responsibilities will include administering treatments and medications, offering patient counseling, and recording vital signs, visual acuity, and Point-of-Care testing results under the guidance of our healthcare providers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to provide independent nursing care to patients, adhering to established nursing guidelines, practice protocols, standing orders, and other clinical duties as assigned. Join us in fostering a healthier campus community and making a meaningful impact on the well-being of our UF students.

RN responsibilities:

• Provides RN coverage for various Primary Care and Specialty teams for Student Health. This includes Sexual Health and Gynecology, Sports Medicine and Acute Care, Immunization Clinic, and Psychiatry.
• Provides treatment procedures and administers medications as directed by providers.
• Documents pertinent information in patients' health records.
• Monitors patient response to treatments.
• Triage high volume of patients by telephone and in person, ensuring that their health problem is appropriately managed promptly.
• Provides independent care to patients using Practice Protocols.
• Facilitates patient flow in a timely, efficient, and customer-friendly manner.

Clinical duties:

• Processes patients to be seen by the provider.
• Collects comprehensive vital signs, chief complaint, and supporting subjective medical information.
• Starts IVs, performs wound care and dressings and administers medications.
• Screens and counsels patients and collects visual acuity when necessary.
• Performs Point-of-Care testing.
• Facilitates patient flow to providers in a timely, efficient, and customer-friendly manner.
• Serves specialized patient populations.

Educate and Counseling:

• Educates and counsels patients on their specific medical illness, injury, and chronic condition.
• Promotes health and wellness through assessment strategies and ongoing education/counseling. Documents interventions in the patient's health record.
• Coordinates care of specialized patient population.

Other Duties:

• Coordinates Services in their home team when not assigned to cover other areas.
• Provides RN coverage for weekend clinic as needed and assigned. Rotates with other RNs.
• Participates in regular staff and team meetings, staff development programs and on special projects as assigned.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• 40 hours/week Hours and days can vary according to the SHCC's needs
• Provides weekend coverage as assigned

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)

The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success. Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty. The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a new state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF's campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation's top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida's most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what's happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

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Expected Salary: $33.53/hr

Exclusive Perks and Benefits

Enjoy stability and support with UF's unique range of benefits and opportunities. With a robust healthcare package, generous leave policies, retirement planning, and professional development, you can achieve a healthy work-life balance, plan for your future, and advance your career. Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
• Current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred:

• EDUCATION & TRAINING: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• EXPERIENCE: Two years of appropriate experience.
• KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of providing patient care using sound nursing practice.
• Knowledge of electronic health record.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• SKILLS:
• Skilled in administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
• Skilled in administering oxygen.
• Skilled in starting, monitoring and administering intravenous (IV) fluids and medications.
• Skilled in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Skilled in performing wound care and Point-of-Care Testing.
• ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally with patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to take pertinent histories and document in appropriate health records.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide treatment to patients using guidelines, policies, Practice Protocols, and Standing Orders

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume, and a list of at least 3 references. This position is eligible for Veteran's preference. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required: Yes