Registered Nurse

Florida Atlantic University•Jupiter, FL

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Jupiter, FL. This position is crucial for supporting daily clinic operations, including front desk tasks, patient triage and treatment, medication administration, and public health initiatives like immunization programs and disease tracking. The role involves assisting with medical management software, patient check-in/check-out, verifying eligibility and insurance, and ensuring the confidentiality of medical records and personal health information. The nurse will screen and evaluate student/patient symptoms, provide care for minor illnesses and injuries, and document all patient interactions. They will also perform treatments and procedures ordered by physicians and advanced practice providers, administer medications, and triage patients via phone and in-person visits. Additionally, the position supports university-wide case and contact tracing efforts for COVID-19, including symptom screening, testing referrals, and providing quarantine/isolation instructions. The nurse must adhere to all FAU Student Health Services (SHS) policies, procedures, and training regarding confidential information. Participation in nurse visits, such as immunizations and lab draws within the RN scope of practice, is required. Compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, as well as SHS employee health requirements, is mandatory. The role also involves fostering a collaborative work environment and participating in assessment, accreditation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities. Responsibilities include maintaining clinic supply levels, ensuring equipment is sterile and operational, checking emergency equipment, and assisting with medication inventory. The nurse will also assist with follow-up on labs, communicate with vendors, and call patients as needed. Involvement in flu clinics, COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and outreach efforts is also expected. Other duties may be assigned by the Nurse Supervisor or Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

An Associate in Arts degree or higher from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.
Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code.
Current BLS certification.
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to elicit, interpret and perform complete histories and physicals.
Knowledge of QA/TQI processes.
Ability to communicate both professionally and efficiently in verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology.
Knowledge of accreditation processes.
Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.
Ability to perform and experienced in well women exams, Paps, vaginitis, birth control management, STI’s, and breast complaints.

Responsibilities

Assist with all aspects of medical clinic front desk using a medical management software system, including greeting patients, checking appointment status, verifying eligibility and insurance, completing check-in/check-out procedures, and verifying confidential documents in EHR.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records and personal health information, answer in-person and telephone inquiries, and collect/review documents for compliance.
Operate scanning equipment to process immunization documents and file documents as necessary.
Screen and evaluate symptoms of students/patients, provide care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, exercise independent judgment, and document all patient findings and nursing actions.
Perform treatments and procedures ordered by physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant, assist with procedures and examinations, and administer medications.
Triage sick patients via phone and walk-in visits, screen and evaluate symptoms, and determine the next step in their care.
Provide basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations, including on-campus mass-casualty incidents.
Support university-wide case and contact tracking efforts for COVID-19, including symptom screening, referral for testing, providing quarantine/isolation instructions, and medical clearances.
Follow all scripts, policies, and procedures provided by FAU Student Health Services (SHS) and comply with university training regarding confidential information.
Participate in nurse visits, including immunizations and lab draws per standing order policy within the scope of RN license.
Comply with federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures, and SHS employee health requirements.
Foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging, and positive work environment for all students and staff.
Participate in assessment, accreditation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with maintaining supply levels in clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition.
Check emergency equipment and supplies as assigned and assist in inventory of medications and PAR levels.
Assist MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow-up, including specific labs, communicating with lab vendors, and calling patients.
Assist with flu clinics, COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and outreach efforts.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor or Chief Medical Officer.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).