RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 82,656,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Student Health Services seeks an RN to provide and manage patient care in the clinic, applying the nursing process and performing injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, IV access, and patient education. You will triage calls, coordinate services, ensure safety, and support quality and fiscal goals in a fast-paced college health setting.

Current RN license in Alabama and CPR/AED certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required and cannot be substituted by experience.
• Must be currently licensed as an RN by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• CPR/AED certification for healthcare providers required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
• Interview patients and obtain vital signs, medical history and provide education.
• Administer medications per physician order and document appropriately.
• Triages patient phone calls and coordinate diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Arrange for home care or other services when appropriate.
• Manage resources for optimal patient flow and monitor supply usage.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Self-directed

Punctual

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and compassion

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Customer focus

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (T240261)

RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES - ( T240261 )

Description

RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

Under general supervision, to provide and manage patient care within UAB's Student Health Services Clinic. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation including, but not limited to, interviewing, obtaining vital signs, providing patient education, triage of presenting concerns, assistance with in-office procedures, administration of oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, establishment of IV access, and documenting accurately and promptly. To effectively interact with patient, significant others and other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. To respond to the unique needs of all patients in a college health setting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Displays competence and maintains professional nursing standards to meet specific patient needs.
2. Interviews patients and obtains physical history.
3. Administers medication per physician order and documents appropriately.
4. Triages patient phone calls.
5. May obtain authorization and arrange for diagnostic procedures.
6. May coordinate services such as clinic, lab, imaging, etc. for patients requiring concurrent appointments.
7. May arrange for home care and services.
8. Manages resources for optimal patient flow.
9. May monitor medical supplies.
10. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
11. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
12. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.
13. Assumes a leadership role and responds appropriately to emergency/crisis situations.
14. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
15. Supports quality and fiscal goals for department and institution
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range

$28.84 – $29.80

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. CPR/AED certification for healthcare providers required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• • Must be self-directed/self-motivated
• • Must be punctual
• • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• • Able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure
• • Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of one's own work
• • Ability to perform work independently
• • Ability to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
• • Ability to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief
• • Must relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• • Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural, and educational background
• • Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment
• • Ability to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations
• • Must be able to demonstrate a quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
• • Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse

Organization

142001000 Health Service Clinic

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite