RN, Urgent Care - Temporary (Part-time)

Title: Registered Nurse

Department: TR Health Services

Campus Location: Trinity River Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: PT - Temporary

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $33.85

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on campus/department needs.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-time temporary position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for translating and articulating the health and illness experiences of often vulnerable individuals to health planners and organizational leaders as well as translating knowledge from health and social sciences to individuals and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. The RN must be knowledgeable about multiple strategies for intervention that are applicable to the entire population, small groups, and the individual.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in procedures for the administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and equipment and refers to health care professionals for medical diagnostic services and treatment as needed

Completes comprehensive, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities in SNAP

Develops and implements programming open to the College and community to address health concerns and promote overall wellness and supports District education, training and reporting efforts related to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Drug Free Schools for all constituencies

Maintains flexibility to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and contract employees

Develops plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care and assists with crisis intervention

Serves as a disease prevention specialist working toward occurrences of the flu and other communicable diseases by monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety

Oversees medication administration, health care procedures, infection control measures and the development of healthcare plans

Provides sexual health counseling and administers pregnancy tests

Supports patients with chronic disease management

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Service Excellence

Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements

Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)

Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Current, unencumbered Texas license issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

At least one (1) year's working experience in community nursing

At least one (1) year's working experience in emergency/urgent care

At least one (1) year's working experience in clinical or school setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication

Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume

Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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