Clinic Nurse- Flex

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse collaborates with medical and psychiatric providers to evaluate and treat patients in person, electronically, or by phone within the nursing scope of practice. The nurse performs general nursing procedures, administers ordered immunizations and treatments, and provides education to support patient knowledge and health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota, or eligibility for licensure in both states before the start date; alternatively, current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota, or eligibility for licensure before the start date, plus two years of related experience.
CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
General computer experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire; visa sponsorship for continued employment is not supported.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Two years of nursing experience.
Work experience in college health, ambulatory care, or a public health setting.
EHR experience.

Responsibilities

Assist providers in evaluating and treating patients, and provide care in person, by phone, or electronically.
Practice within professional, ethical, and legal parameters; maintain patient confidentiality; and provide nonjudgmental, culturally sensitive care to people from diverse backgrounds.
Maintain accurate electronic health records; interview patients; record vital signs; and review and update medication lists and allergies.
Administer ordered treatments and IV therapy; use standing orders for treatments, medications, vaccinations, and appropriate laboratory and X-ray studies; and order T-Spot testing as permitted by standing orders.
Perform preliminary procedures for FAA/ATC, ROTC, gynecological, and physical examinations.
Prepare patients for procedures, obtain required informed-consent and ancillary surgical documents, provide pre- and post-procedure care and education, and assist with surgical, casting, and splinting procedures.
Assist with referrals to other specialties as directed by providers.
Arrange emergent transfers to acute care and transfer appropriate records while following FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
Arrange Public Health follow-up for latent TB clients as ordered by a provider.
Prepare laboratory specimens using knowledge of blood-borne pathogens and infection-control guidelines.
Dispense and fit crutches and instruct patients in their use; perform audiometry, vision, peak-flow, and other indicated or ordered tests; and provide nebulizer treatments.
Provide emergency services during clinic hours, including CPR, first aid, and AED response.
Administer allergy injections; consult the allergist about dosing questions, reactions, and timing; observe, interpret, and document reactions; and seek medical intervention when necessary.
Take and record blood pressure when requested, and educate patients about normal values, monitoring, treatment adherence, and intervention.
Maintain knowledge of immunization guidelines, policies, CDC recommendations, vaccine risks and benefits, screening protocols, and guidance for administering multiple immunizations; administer vaccines as ordered or under standing orders.
Participate in outreach events and health fairs as needed.
Respond to inquiries about test results, changes in medical or psychiatric conditions, medication concerns, and other questions; consult providers as indicated; understand normal and abnormal result reporting; and follow up with patients when requested by a provider.
Document all patient contacts accurately and completely in the EHR, and provide continuity-of-care information to pharmacies, clinics, and others as appropriate while following HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
Triage patients by assessing needs and providing appropriate advice using current, suitable reference resources.
Educate patients about medical and psychiatric conditions, prevention and wellness, treatment of disease or injury, provider instructions, early signs of complications, and plans for intervention; use communication resources to support patient understanding and compliance.
Perform general nursing procedures within the scope of practice and participate in annual reviews and revisions of nursing procedures.
Open and close the clinic according to procedure guidelines; clean patient-care areas in accordance with infection-control guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Replenish medical and housekeeping supplies; perform routine clinic maintenance, including monitoring the emergency cart, AED, oxygen canisters, and urine test strips, and cleaning the autoclave and instruments and sterilizing instruments.
Monitor supply and implant inventory, notify ordering staff promptly when inventory is low, and report defective or expired medical devices, supplies, equipment, medications, or vaccines to the Associate Director.
Assist the Immunization Compliance Officer in ensuring compliance with NDUS measles/mumps/rubella, meningitis, and tuberculosis screening requirements; review health-history and immunization forms, counsel students about actions required for compliance, participate in mass immunization clinics, assess TB indications, obtain T-Spot testing under standing orders, and assist the Immunization Compliance Nurse as needed.
Seek and lead progressive practice opportunities to enhance services to students; provide outreach education to campus groups; collaborate with the Grand Forks community on public-health practices and initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned.