Registered Nurse, Student Wellness [R0153874]

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for REGISTERED NURSE [R0153874].
ROLE of the POSITION
Implement the nursing process (e.g., conducts physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual assessments to plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care, including follow-up and patient education).
Provide high-quality, all-inclusive in-person and telehealth nursing care per state, national, college health, and accreditation standards while 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 when needed to determine appropriate level of care and maximize efficiency and patient flow.
Monitor changes in patients’ physical and mental status and initiates 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 (such as visual acuity, peak flow, EKG, and spirometry).
Recognize and respond to emergencies within the Student Wellness Center (SWC) and provide first aid to campus visitors in accordance with established accreditation guidelines.
Assist with laboratory specimen collection and communicates results under the direction of medical providers.
Protect patients and employees by strictly 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 to ensure continuity of medication management.
Conduct follow-up calls on all emergency room and urgent care referrals to ensure continuity of post-ER care, education, and resources.
Assist in planning and conducting vaccination outreach clinics.
Document all clinical interactions and care provided accurately within the electronic health record (EHR) system using proper grammar and punctuation.
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 to minimize patient inconvenience and maximize academic participation.
Make decisions based upon job knowledge and experience, consider all impacted areas in the decision-making process, and seek 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 to uphold AAAHC accreditation standards.
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