Registered Nurse I

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care and education to patients and students. The role includes coordinating services for patients and families, and supporting program activities in specialized areas.

The position emphasizes patient preparation, disease prevention, and advocacy, with responsibilities to document, assess, and respond to care needs in a university health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in good standing (implied standard for position).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and patient education.
• Coordinates services for patients and families.
• Administers medications and immunizations.
• Documents patient information and prepares patients for visits.
• Assesses patient needs and advocates for patients.

Skills

Nursing

Immunizations

Patient education

Medication administration

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing school

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment.

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% - Professional Development: Maintains individual nursing competencies and stays abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education. Assumes responsibility of actions and judgments.
• 30% - Patient Care: Performs prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients. Administers immunizations required by Clemson University. Provides a safe environment.
• 30% - Patient Preparation: Prepares patients for healthcare provider visits by taking patient's history, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and reasons for visit. Documents information in patient's record. Orders appropriate lab tests. Assists healthcare provider with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• 30% - Assessment and Advocacy: Recognizes signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness. Functions as a patient advocate and provides patient education. Establishes and maintains confidence and cooperation of patients.

JOB CODE: EA20

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB KNOWLEDGE Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 60%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 50%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 60%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 90%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 25%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 60%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 25%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 75%
• Walk or move about: 75%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 80%
• Chemical hazards: 10%
• Mechanical hazards: 10%

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION: Expected Salary Range 53.856.00 - 56,383.00 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION: Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

MILITARY AND VETERAN: Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,... are you ready?