Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse provides primary care nursing services in an outpatient clinic during the Fall and Spring semesters (9 month position).

Job duties:

• Provides nursing triage, assessment of the physical and emotional condition of the student patient, provides appropriate care and treatment.

• Ability to work independently using decision making judgement with regard to nursing diagnosis and treatment (using Standing Orders)

• Documents effectively and accurately in an Electronic Medical Record.

• Performs CLIA waived point of care laboratory testing of patient specimens.

• Performs phlebotomy, and prepares specimens for reference lab.

• Performs therapeutic measures and nursing services ordered by health center physicians and Nurse Practitioners including medications, vaccines, allergy injections, ear lavage, wound care and EKG

• Works closely with the Medical Provider to assist with Women's health exams, I&Ds, suturing, eye tray and other tasks as needed. Acts as a chaperone during sensitive exams.

• Ability to analyze emergency situations and take prompt action

• Responds to telephone and email inquiries, and effectively triages through clear communication. Schedule patients to be seen as appropriate.

• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards

• Makes and follows up on referrals for radiology and to community specialty practices

• Provides information and instructions regarding preventative health, health practices and self-care

• Maintains patient privacy and the security of patient information

Qualifications:

• BSN with at least 3 years of experience

• Current NC Registered Nurse license

• Previous experience in college health, public health, primary care or urgent care/emergency room preferred

• Current certification in CPR/AED

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu