RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

RN-CLINIC-STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities\:
Under general supervision, to provide and manage patient care within UAB's Student Health Services Clinic. To deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation including, but not limited to, interviewing, obtaining vital signs, providing patient education, triage of presenting concerns, assistance with in-office procedures, administration of oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, establishment of IV access, and documenting accurately and promptly. To effectively interact with patient, significant others and other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. To respond to the unique needs of all patients in a college health setting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities\:
1. Displays competence and maintains professional nursing standards to meet specific patient needs.
2. Interviews patients and obtains physical history.
3. Administers medication per physician order and documents appropriately.
4. Triages patient phone calls.
5. May obtain authorization and arrange for diagnostic procedures.
6. May coordinate services such as clinic, lab, imaging, etc. for patients requiring concurrent appointments.
7. May arrange for home care and services.
8. Manages resources for optimal patient flow.
9. May monitor medical supplies.
10. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
11. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
12. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.
13. Assumes a leadership role and responds appropriately to emergency/crisis situations.
14. Demonstrates a responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
15. Supports quality and fiscal goals for department and institution
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range\: $28.84 – $29.80