Registered Nurse, Student Wellness [R0153874]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Student Wellness Center. The nurse provides comprehensive in-person and telehealth nursing care in accordance with state, national, college health, and accreditation standards, while advocating for patient-centered and culturally sensitive care. The role uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and deliver interventions, evaluate care, provide follow-up, and educate patients. It also supports preventive care, screening, vaccination, clinical operations, emergency response, infection prevention, and continuity of care. The nurse documents care in the electronic health record, safeguards confidential information, contributes to quality improvement and accreditation activities, and serves as a clinical resource for staff. The position participates in Student Health Center, Faculty and Staff Treatment Center, Student Wellness Unit, Student Affairs Division, and university meetings and activities, and maintains current nursing knowledge and licensure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must comply with the Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.
Maintain active nursing licensure and complete required continuing education units.

Nice To Haves

One 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

Conduct physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual assessments; plan, deliver, and evaluate care, including follow-up and patient education.
Provide high-quality in-person and telehealth nursing care in accordance with applicable standards and advocate for patient-centered, culturally sensitive care.
Provide preventive and screening information, health education, and support informed health and vaccination decisions.
Triage patients, monitor changes in physical and mental status, and initiate timely interventions.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and vaccines according to applicable standards, standing orders, and protocols.
Assist healthcare providers with examinations, clinical procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests, including visual acuity, peak flow, EKG, and spirometry.
Respond to emergencies in the Student Wellness Center and provide first aid to campus visitors.
Assist with laboratory specimen collection and communicate results under medical-provider direction.
Follow infection-control policies, medication administration and storage protocols, and controlled-substance regulations.
Conduct weekly infection surveillance, track post-procedure patient status, and coordinate recalls for high-risk clinical conditions.
Prepare pharmacy and medication refill requests and obtain prior authorizations to support continuity of medication management.
Follow up on emergency-room and urgent-care referrals to support post-visit care, education, and access to resources.
Assist in planning and conducting vaccination outreach clinics.
Document clinical interactions and care accurately in the electronic health record and protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and Nevada law.
Manage patient flow and wait times by prioritizing needs and adjusting clinic resources.
Participate in educational outreach events, including new student and faculty orientations and health expos.
Contribute to accreditation activities, site surveys, clinical quality improvement, infection control and prevention, safety assessments, and drills.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff and model collaborative, professional behavior.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and uphold organizational goals and values.
Assist the Vaccine Coordinator with vaccine ordering, inventory reconciliation, cold-chain storage and handling, temperature monitoring, power-outage transfer planning, and staff training.
Participate in instrument sterilization, including cleaning, autoclaving, and policy reviews.
Participate in meetings, workshops, task forces, committees, and activities involving the Student Health Center, Faculty and Staff Treatment Center, Student Wellness Unit, Student Affairs Division, and University.
Participate in RN and MOA peer review activities and read meeting minutes, instant messages, and email communications in a timely manner.
Stay current with evidence-based ambulatory nursing practices, attend professional development, and complete required continuing education units to maintain active licensure.