Registered Nurse, Student Wellness [R0153874]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$74,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Registered Nurse in the Student Wellness Center (SWC). This role is responsible for implementing the nursing process to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care, including in-person and telehealth services, in accordance with state, national, college health, and accreditation standards. The nurse will focus on patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, preventive services, health education, and assisting patients in making informed health decisions. Key responsibilities include triaging patients, monitoring patient status, administering medications and vaccines, assisting healthcare providers, responding to emergencies, managing laboratory specimens, and maintaining strict adherence to infection control and privacy protocols. The position also involves patient flow management, participation in educational outreach, accreditation activities, quality improvement initiatives, and serving as a clinical resource for staff. The Registered Nurse will uphold organizational goals and values, maintain a safe work environment, and contribute to vaccine management and instrument sterilization processes. They will also participate in various meetings and committees related to student health services and engage in professional development to maintain licensure and stay current with evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
Must be in compliance with the Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years of experience in primary care, ambulatory care, college student health, or a community health setting.
National certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing.
Experience acting as a clinical Vaccine Coordinator.
Nevada State Immunization Program (Nevada WebIZ) training certification.
Experience with ambulatory sterile processing and autoclave operations.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing process, including assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care, follow-up, and patient education.
Provide high-quality, all-inclusive in-person and telehealth nursing care per state, national, college health, and accreditation standards, recognizing and advocating for patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
Provide preventive and screening services information, health education, and assistance with informed decision-making about overall health and vaccination against preventable disease.
Triage patients to determine appropriate level of care and maximize efficiency and patient flow.
Monitor changes in patients’ physical and mental status and initiate timely and appropriate interventions.
Prepare and administer medications prescribed by healthcare providers according to state, national, and college health standards.
Properly prepare, store, and administer vaccines according to standing orders, state, national, and college health standards.
Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations, clinical procedures, treatments, and pre-examination or diagnostic tests.
Recognize and respond to emergencies within the Student Wellness Center and provide first aid.
Assist with laboratory specimen collection and communicate results under the direction of medical providers.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage protocols, and controlled substance regulations.
Perform weekly infection surveillance, track patient post-procedure statuses, and coordinate recalls for high-risk clinical conditions.
Prepare pharmacy and patient medication refill requests and obtain prior authorizations.
Conduct follow-up calls on all emergency room and urgent care referrals.
Assist in planning and conducting vaccination outreach clinics.
Document all clinical interactions and care provided accurately within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Maintain strict data privacy and confidentiality of patient records in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and Nevada state laws.
Oversee patient flow and wait times, proactively prioritizing needs and adjusting clinic resources.
Make decisions based upon job knowledge and experience, considering all impacted areas and seeking advice where applicable.
Participate in various educational outreach events, including new student and faculty orientation sessions and health expos.
Actively assist and contribute to accreditation activities and site surveys.
Participate with clinical Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
Actively participate in Infection Control and Prevention & Safety (ICP) assessments and activities, including safety drills.
Serve as a clinical resource for the staff.
Model collaborative, professional behavior to foster a welcoming, respectful, and safe campus clinic environment.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Uphold organizational goals, values, and expectations.
Assist the Vaccine Coordinator with vaccine ordering, inventory reconciliation, proper cold-chain storage/handling, temperature monitoring, emergency transfer planning, and ongoing staff training.
Participate in instrument sterilization processes, including cleaning, autoclaving, and regular policy reviews.
Participate in meetings, workshops, task forces, committees, and activities involving the Student Health Center (SHC), Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center, Student Wellness Unit, Student Affairs Division, and the University.
Participate in professional RN and MOA peer review activities.
Read all meeting minutes, Instant Messages, and email communications in a timely manner.
Stay current with evidence-based ambulatory nursing practices, attend professional development opportunities, and earn required continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain active licensure.