Registered Nurse I

Job Title

Registered Nurse I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Student Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,370.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want 

Texas A&M Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to serve as a member of the Student Health Services team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse I, under general supervision, provides direct patient care and treatment in accordance with professional nursing standards.

Required Education:

• 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

Other Requirements or Factors:

• Ability to exert moderate force

• 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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse. Previous experience in a college health setting

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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