Professional Nurse II

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Professional Nurse II
Position Number 500466
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department SAH Student Health Services
Department Homepage https://studenthealth.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
Division Student Affairs
Classification Title Specialist
Working Title Professional Nurse II
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.000
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $55,000 - $70,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
The Student Health Service of East Carolina University is a separate and distinct department within the Division of Student Life and is charged with the responsibility of providing primary health care for its student body, which now exceeds 26,000 persons. The primary care encompasses delivery of acute medical care; preventive medical care, health education; mental health care; laboratory and pharmaceutical services; administrative support services; and advisory and educational assistance to other university departments, i.e., Athletics, Intramural Recreational Services, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Safety and other departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Student Health Service is mandated by the University of the State of North Carolina to delivery “state of the arts” medical care economically to all fee-paying students through a pre-determined budget. These services are utilized currently at a rate of approximately 40,000 patient visits annually and are administered by a staff of fifth-three persons through seven different sections within the Department. the diverse medical needs of the ECU Student Body require that the SHS be a multifunctional and constantly changing department.
Job Duties
Registered nurse at the East Carolina University Student Health Service is charged with the provision of patient care to the students of ECU. This involves working in collaboration with other nurses, medical providers, lab and other support staff to provide quality care in a positive, professional and safe environment. The nurse will strive to meet the patient’s needs including: emotional care, relief from discomfort, administration of hydration and medicinal therapy, and patient education. The Registered nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through the use of the nursing process under the supervision of the Nurse manager. The Registered Nurse will report to the Nurse manager.
Nursing Duties (90%): The Registered Nurse performs professional duties through assessment, planning, implementation of evaluation, education and counseling of patients in accordance with the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act, ANA College Health Nursing Practice Standards, SHS guidelines of Nursing Care, SHS Policies and Procedures, provider’s orders, and instructions from the nurse manager and/or Director of Clinical Operations.
Nursing duties include:
A. Identify and document patient’s needs.
B. Prepare student for exam or procedure.
C. Anticipates provider’s needs and have needed supplies available.
D. Assist provider with exam/treatments as needed.
E. Administer medication as ordered by provider.
F. Orient patients to services at SHS.
G. Provide follow up instructions and counseling to students regarding prevention, treatment and medication.
H. Provide documentation of individual patient care through nursing interviews, nursing discharge, and the utilization of SHS forms.
I. Recognize changes in patient status and appropriately communicate verbally and in writing to the provider.
J. Identify learning needs of patients, their families and friends.
K. Assist in setting goals for assessed needs.
L. Implement and evaluate care and teaching.
M. Accurately assess, plan, and intervene in the care of patients seen in the Urgent Care area based on Student Health Service Nurse Assessment Protocol. This involves triaging of patients according to the acuity of their health problem. Patient care is initiated by the triage nurse in all triage categories (acute, same day, appointment and nurse visit) based on nursing judgment and needs of the student. If patient fits into the “nurse visit” category, the nurse will be the health care provider for the particular visit. The position will formulate the nursing diagnosis, provide health care based on the Nursing Assessment Protocol, educate the patient on the use of the self care clinic, review health care instruction sheets for specific complaints, obtain appropriate specimen when necessary, and instruct student of self evaluation of effectiveness of treatment received.
N. If needed, the Registered Nurse will function as the rapid care nurse.
1) Administration of allergy vaccines per allergist’s instructions to include assessment, education and consent.
2) Recognize allergy vaccine reactions requiring immediate and or emergency intervention.
3) Administration of immunizations and vaccines with consent.
4) Repeat BP’s and specimen collection (throat and urine) per provider specifications.
5) Function in the role of employee health nurse for SHS by monitoring SHS employee’s needs for annual vaccination and or immunizations.
6) Organize outreach programs.
7) Administration of injectable contraceptives and other prescribed cyclic medications.
O. Rotates as telephone triage nurse:
1) Triage patient’s calls and other related calls using approved protocols and/or provider consultation.
2) Advise appropriate process of health care access at SHS.
3) Refer patients to appointments or for an on site evaluation through Urgent Care.
4) Provide education relation to preventative and palliative measures.
5) Refer emergency calls to 911.
6) Document calls including assessment, plan of care and/or instructions given.
7) Assists appointment secretary and/or receptionist as needed in guiding patients on how to appropriately access care at the SHS.
8) Manage and directs calls from outside offices and pharmacies appropriately.
P. If needed, functions as the tracking nurse.
1) Refer to job description and work plan for detail.
Equipment, Supplies, and Inventory:
1) Participate in maintaining annual inventory record for unit.
2) Maintain supplies in the assigned area. Participate in checking emergency equipment, narcotics and keeping log as assigned.
Other Responsibilities
A. Provide feedback to the nurse manager on day-to-day activities.
Accuracy required in work (10%): Precision, exactness, and accuracy is required in providing patient care and in communicating with staff. This is essential to ensure that proper care is rendered to patients during their visit at Student Health Service.
Minimum Education/Experience
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
State of North Carolina Registered Nursing License
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Experience in a higher education clinical setting.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 11/07/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 11/21/2023
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66903
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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