RN 2, UHS

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Job Location (Full Address):

738 Library Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
100120 University Health Service

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:
UR URCC 215 H

Compensation Range:
$38.76 - $52.33

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Assesses and evaluates health and illness needs of persons eligible for university health services care and plans, initiates and evaluates related nursing interventions. Collaborates with other members of the team in assessing health needs and providing for a broad scope of health promotion, illness or accident prevention and illness care needs for the University community. May direct the day-to-day activities of nursing or non-nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Assesses and evaluates patient symptoms, reactions, and progress and either intervenes directly, using the UHS Nursing Care Guidelines and sound principles of nursing practice, or consults the appropriate care provider. Ensures Telephone triage notes reflect the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards. Administers medications and other therapeutic or diagnostic procedures within a framework of established scientific principles and precautions. Provides for patients' care, comfort, and safety by monitoring the UHS physical environment and being alert to potential alteration in patients' health status. Provides individual patient teaching and related counseling, as well as participating in general health education.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all interactions involving patient care, including Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan (SOAP) notes, as well as official logs and records. Participates in external and internal quality assurance activities designed to evaluate and improve services.
- Assists and collaborates with other health care providers in delivering general and specialized medical care. Participates with staff members in the orientation and on-going clinical learning activities of student health professionals.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth. Plans and/or participates in conferences, continuing education, and in-service activities. Keeps current in professional knowledge and issues. Functions within the philosophy, objectives, and policies and interprets these as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and 1 year experience as an RN in direct patient care including assessment of health/illness status, utilization of physical assessment skills and decision-making re: choosing a course of action required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure for New York upon hire required

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