Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse II, under general supervision, provides patient care, evaluations, and treatment. Assists with the day-to-day operations for assigned area in clinic. Supervises assigned staff. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.

• Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed.

• Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.

• Assesses, coordinates and assists with the day-to-day operations for assigned area in clinic. Evaluates potential risks to patients and staff and initiates resolution through effective education and change process.

• Supervises assigned staff and analyzes workload and skill requirements to meet patient care needs.

• Serves as unit/department resource person for the clinic regarding policy, procedure, and standards.

• Provides preventative education programs to students, such as residence life programs and student organization programs.

• Maintains inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and PPD tests to students under standing orders of physician.

• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests.

• Responsible for assisting with COVID-19 pandemic provider responsibilities including administration of COVID-19 vaccines, administration and interpretation of COVID-19 tests as well as clinical coordination and management of COVID-19 testing site and shipping of COVID-19 testing kits as per A&M System policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.

• Experience – Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

• Experience in school health and/or public health setting.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Standard nursing procedures and techniques.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Preferred Knowledge and Abilities

• BLS Instructor certification

• Vision screener certification 

• Mental health first aid certification

Licensing / Professional Certification – State of Texas Licensed RN and CPR certified.

Physical Requirements – General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

• This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Position requires a flexible schedule to work evenings and/or weekend hours when necessary (i.e., during University events).

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPPA regulations.  The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPPA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Salary: $58,510.44/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three to five professional references, including complete contact information (phone number and/or email address)

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.