Registered Professional Nurse - PRN

Position Information Classification Title Registered Nurse-PRN FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 0.20 Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing Experience: 2-4 years of related professional experience Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN); Active and valid license to practice in the state Preferred Qualifications UHC Minimum: • Current Georgia license as a Registered Nurse • Minimum 1-year applicable clinic nursing experience • AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification UHC Preferred: • Experience with electronic practice management and health records. Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing care and education to eligible patients, collaborating closely with nursing personnel, clinician staff, the clinic manager, the clinic lead physician, administrative staff, as well as patients and their families to ensure high-quality nursing care. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies • Clinical nursing skills appropriate to ambulatory care including immunization administration, medication administration and IV therapy. • Understanding of age specific, developmental and cultural health needs. • Competence in nursing practice to include documentation, critical thinking, communication, and privacy/confidentiality. • Skill to perform and document patient assessments, triage, nursing interventions, education, follow-up care, and patient disposition. • Ability to coordinate care throughout the visit and in follow-up, including referral to other providers and services. • Ability to assess learning needs, and provide education that meets the physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs of the patient. • Computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Windows. • Basic Keyboarding skills. Physical Demands Active throughout the 8 hours work day to include typical busy medical office/clinic demands, including walking, standing, sitting, reaching, typing, bending, talking, listening, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Clinical Nursing: • Practices safe, effective and appropriate clinical nursing in accordance with UHC policies and procedures and within the scope of the RN Nurse Practice Act of Georgia. • Provides culturally sensitive and age-specific nursing care to patients of the University Health Center. • Demonstrates the ability to administer medications and IV therapy accurately and safely. • Performs and documents patient assessments, nursing interventions, education, follow up care, treatment, and services. • Manages patient flow in the clinic. • Triages patients and identifies appropriate disposition for care. • Refers patients to providers and coordinates care throughout the visit and in follow-up to other providers and services. • Updates patient medical registries as needed. • Supports the work of other clinic team members including scheduling visits, billing, data entry, ordering, and other clinic and Health Center functions. • Provides patients with needed information about diagnostic procedures, treatments, and charges as indicated. Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities Leadership: • Demonstrates effective leadership skills and supports UHC mission, vision, and values. • Exhibits professional knowledge, self-direction, accountability, and the ability to use sound judgment. • Provides clinical direction to clinic assistants and administrative assistants. • Collaborates with medical providers in directing patient care and outcomes. • Supervises clinic operations and staff in the absence of the Clinic Manager. • Resolves patient and family concerns and complaints. • Demonstrates professional presentation in dress, grooming, and work habits. • Demonstrates commitment to organizational goals and the improvement of patient care. Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities Patient Education: • Identifies learning needs, and provides education that meets the physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs of the patient. • Provides individualized teaching including ongoing evaluation of patient understanding and compliance. • Makes appropriate modifications in instructional techniques for age-related and individual learning needs. • Assists with development of new interventions, tools, and methods of teaching. • Collaborates with other UHC staff in addressing educational need of patients. Percentage of time 10 Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Missy Jackson Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). • * How did you hear about this vacant position in Student Affairs? • Current UGA Employee • Handshake • HigherEd Jobs • Indeed.com • Inside Higher Ed • Insight Into Diversity • LinkedIn • Professional Organization • UGAJobs (UGA's Job Board) • Other (please provide) Applicant Documents Required Documents • Resume/CV • List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ([email protected]). The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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