RN - Student Health Services

The Temple University’s Health and Well-being Department is searching for a Registered Nurse-Student Health Services to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
Paid time off 
11 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
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Salary Grade: T26
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Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

This role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP! Current employees can earn up to $500! Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.

Job Details:
*This is an onsite position
*This is A 10-month position with 2 months in the summer off
*This position requires the following background checks: Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal Background Check
*May be required to work Saturdays/overtime if needed

Position Summary: 
Staff RN provides outpatient nursing care to students.  Triage patients to determine medical condition. Assists physician or CRNP with patient examination as needed. 
Reviews physician or CRNP orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient. Performs CLIA waived laboratory tests. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Performs other duties as assigned.  
Care is rendered primarily at Main Campus Student Health Services. RN may be assigned to rotate to Health Science Campus and Employee Health Services.

Required Education and Experience: 
*Graduate of an accredited nursing school RN program. 
*Registered nurse with current Pennsylvania license required.  
*Minimum 3 or more years clinical experience required, preferably in the area of occupational health, family practice, college health or emergency medicine.  
*Must have knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements including experience with systems for maintaining health records; ability to organize and manage the delivery of health care services and knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to health care practice.

Preferred Education and Experience:
*Bachelor’s Nursing Degree
*Experience in the area of occupational health, family practice, college health or emergency medicine.  

Responsibilities:
*Provides outpatient-nursing care primarily to Temple University students. This care includes first aid, as well as nursing assessment of acute and chronic illnesses. Care is rendered on an appointment and walk-in basis.
*Triages patients for emergency, immediate and follow-up medical care.
*Escorts patients to exam rooms.  Obtains and records vital signs, height, weight, temperature and chief complaint. 
*Prepares patients for examination in conformance with provider’s needs. May require minimal lifting of patients.
*Documents patient’s care given in electronic medical record.  
*Utilizes a computerized medical information system to schedule appointments and to enter data for patient demographics, visit, diagnosis, procedures, immunizations and charges.
*Provides health education to student patients.
*Controls flow of patients in and out of exam rooms.
*Assists with exam when requested by a provider or patient.
*Draws blood and prepares lab specimens and lab slips. 
*Performs CLIA waived laboratory tests such as urine pregnancy and dipstick analysis as requested by physician or nurse practitioner.
*Provides routine and allergy injections as ordered by physician.
*Assists in the development of nursing protocols.
*Dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medications as ordered by physician.
*Participates in staff meetings, quality improvement projects and committees as appropriate.
*Assists in the coordination of outreach in cooperation with other departments, where appropriate, for specific medical issues, e.g., immunization programs.
*Promotes health education and illness prevention initiatives throughout the University.
*Participates in the maintenance of an appropriate formulary by making recommendations for medical and surgical supplies. 
*Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Stethoscope, 
*Subcutaneous, intra-muscular and intra-dermal injection syringes, 
*Blood pressure cuffs, 
*Peak flow meters, 
*EKG machine, 
*Pulse oximeter and other supplies required to render care.  
*Standard office equipment, Computer/AV equipment, Scanner, Printer
*Telephone

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.  

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