Registered Nurse

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Boca Raton, FL. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting daily clinic operations, assisting with front desk responsibilities, triaging and treating patients, administering medications, and contributing to public health initiatives such as immunization programs and disease tracking efforts.

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

Screens and evaluates symptoms of students/patients in our clinic during office visits.
Provides care, administers medications, performs phlebotomy as directed by provider.
Counsels on and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries, exercising independent judgment following guidelines.
Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the patient’s chart and other records as appropriate.
Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals' personal health information at all times.
Must comply with a federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Works to foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging, and positive work environment for all students and staff.
Performs treatments, administers medication, performs phlebotomy, and procedures ordered by the physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant as needed.
Assists with procedures and examinations as necessary.
Triages sick patients via phone and walk in visits.
Also triages incoming patient calls from front desk staff re: medications, referrals etc.
Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of patient and determines next step in their care.
Assist in providing basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations, including on-campus mass-casualty incidents, as needed.
Participate in RN visits including delivery of immunizations, lab draws and counseling of patients.
Assist MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow up. This may include following up on specific labs, communicating with lab vendors and calling patients when appropriate.
Assists with maintaining supply levels in the clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition.
Checks emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.
Assists in inventory of medications as assigned.
Assist with all aspects of medical clinic front desk administrative management while in partner campuses.

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).