Registered Nurse

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Student Health Services on the Pittsburgh campus. The role supports primary care, preventive services, and health education with a hybrid work arrangement combining on-campus presence and remote tasks as determined by the department.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• RN licensure required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate illnesses and injuries and provide referrals.
• Administer medications and document treatments.
• Collaborate with staff to develop health policies and clinical procedures.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a safe, clean clinical environment.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse (26005309)

Registered Nurse

The University of Pittsburgh Student Health Services provides high quality primary health care, prevention, health education and pharmacy services to enhance student living and learning. Primary care services include management of both acute and chronic conditions as well as travel health and provision of gender affirming care. The Gynecological services include screening for STIs, provision of age specific screening as well as full contraceptive management. Psychiatric services include management of mood disorders as well as ADHD. Student Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), these services uphold rigorous standards of quality and safety, promoting a healthy environment conducive to academic success.

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks that require nursing skills, assesses and evaluates illnesses and injuries, administers medications, and provides referrals. Collaborates with staff in departmental development of health and clinical services policies and procedures. Assists physicians and clinical staff, charts orders, coordinates services, documents treatments, and utilizes an electronic database. Maintains inventory and creates supply orders. Ensures policy and procedural compliance with all health regulations.

Essential Functions

This role

• Assesses and evaluates illnesses and injuries including, but not limited to, health options, triage and assessments, dressing changes, specimen collection, venipunctures, initiates IV therapies, performs simple suture removal, provides referrals when necessary, and administers appropriate medications.
• Collaborates with other clinical staff in the development of departmental policies and clinical procedures regarding the area of health/clinical services; collaborates with other clinical staff to ensure continuity of patient care and meet patient care needs.
• Assists the physician and/or other clinical staff in the planning and implementation of patient care. Observes, documents, and communicates to the physician and/or other clinical staff symptoms, potential problems, and pertinent information regarding patient care.
• Charts doctor orders, coordinates departmental services, and guides student health referral process.
• Documents treatment, office visits, and monthly statistics. Enters records into electronic database in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes reports, requisitions, and informational materials as directed.
• Maintains an inventory of medical supplies; creates supply orders.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Registered Nurse

Job Family Health Professionals

Job Sub-Family Nursing

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Associate of Science in Nursing

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Required Licensure/Certification RN

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; may need to work occasional evening

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.