Registered Nurse I

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Student Health Services is an accredited ambulatory health center that promotes and maintains the health of Aggies at Texas A&M University. Through education, disease and injury prevention, and primary and ancillary medical services, Student Health Services has dedicated staff who provide exceptional care for Aggies to be successful and healthy at Texas A&M University. To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://shs.tamu.edu

What we want

The Registered Nurse I, under general supervision, provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

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

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be licensed in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Ability to obtain BLS certification within 6 months of employment. Licensure/certification must be maintained for continued employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Time management capabilities and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care - Provides direct patient care including triage of patients, physical assessments, treatments, and the administration of medication and therapy as direction. Accurately documents patient care activities in the electronic medical records (EMR) system) in a timely manner. Provides patient education. Ensures patient care areas are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes exam rooms and medical equipment/supplies according to infection control procedures. Acts in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, regulations, and professional nursing standards.

• Administrative - Provides input toward the development of nursing policies and procedures. Assists in the general upkeep of the nurses’ stations. Serves on committees as assigned. May provide supervision for student employees in the clinic in the absence of the nurse manager. Participates in continuing education activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.

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