Nurse, Student Health and Wellness

University of Pennsylvania • Woodworth, OH

12d • $65,628 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse in the Student Health Service. The nurse provides clinical services to patients and administrative and operational support to the Nurse Manager as appropriate. The role includes variable assignments such as telephone triage, clinical assessments, and immunizations. The schedule varies and includes evenings and Saturdays during the academic year. This position is classified as Essential Personnel; the employee may be expected to work during university closures, emergencies, or other unforeseen events unless directed otherwise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in ambulatory care, family practice, or another busy outpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pennsylvania-licensed registered nurse.
• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with young adults and culturally diverse populations.
• Second-language proficiency.
• Familiarity with an EPIC-based electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care nursing services, including chronic and acute care, disease management, sexual health, and travel assessments.
• Focus on preventative care and participate in health and wellness activities.
• Coordinate care and services with clinical staff in the Student Health Service and across campus, and initiate care as appropriate.
• Assist clinical health care providers with routine, urgent, and ongoing care and services.
• Administer injections, medications, immunizations, and allergy sera according to physician orders.
• Perform telephone triage, offer advice, guidance, and supportive care, and coordinate additional care as necessary.
• Educate patients about illnesses and conditions to support understanding of care and follow-up needs.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Nurse Manager as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for the employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn, and for dependent children at other institutions.
• Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans.
• Time away from work.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources, cultural activities, and recreational facilities.
• Discounts and special services.
• Flexible work options and hours.
• Forgivable home-ownership loan assistance for eligible employees.
• Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level