Brooks Health Center located on the beautiful campus of SC State University is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse II. The selected candidate will provide direct care, education, counseling, and coordinating on/off campus services for our targeted population. Supervises and instructs paraprofessional clinical/administrative support staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
➢ Perform and document quality and appropriate health assessment and nursing care to students and the university community.
➢ Provide age-appropriate health education and counseling to students (young adults and non-traditional), individually and in a group setting.
➢ Perform and interpret basic laboratory tests, e.g. urinalysis, blood sugar, pregnancy, and other CLIA waive tests, and participate in proficiency program.
➢ Work with inter/intra agency resources to provide continuity of care/service. Provide appropriate follow-up as indicated.
➢ Work with support staff to carry out established procedures and policies.
➢ Discusses patient's progress and needs with physicians, and staff; assists them with examinations and treatment.
➢ Promotes health and wellness for the prevention and reduction/control of diseases and health problems.
➢ Assist with program planning, development of policies and procedures,
➢ Plan, implement and evaluate students’ care plans.
➢ Communicate and collaborate with others
➢ Maintain and ensure inventory of appropriate medications, and supplies are readily available
➢ Maintain student confidentiality
Minimum Requirements:
Must have licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Experience in medical/surgical nursing, community, public, and clinical settings is strongly encouraged.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience in a Higher Education setting.