Registered Nurse

Florida Atlantic University•Jupiter, FL

5d•$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 assistance, patient triage and treatment, medication administration, and contributing to public health initiatives like immunization programs and disease tracking. The role involves working with medical management software, maintaining patient confidentiality, and performing various nursing duties to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff.

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 the medical clinic front desk using a medical management software system, including greeting patients, checking appointments, verifying eligibility and insurance, and completing check-in/check-out procedures.
Maintain confidential medical records and personal health information of patients/students.
Answer in-person and telephone inquiries.
Collect and review documents to determine compliance and operate scanning equipment for immunization documents.
File documents as necessary.
Screen and evaluate symptoms of students/patients during office visits, providing care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
Document all patient findings and nursing actions in student charts and other records.
Perform treatments and procedures ordered by physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Administer medications following guidelines.
Triage sick patients via phone and walk-in visits, screening and evaluating symptoms to determine the next steps in care.
Assist in providing 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 related FAU members, including symptom screening, referral for testing, and providing instructions for quarantine or isolation.
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 the delivery of immunizations and lab draws per standing order policy within the scope of the 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.
Participate in assessment, accreditation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with maintaining supply levels in clinics and the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition.
Check emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.
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).