Registered Nurse - University Health & Counseling Services - 14714

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ATTENTION:

The University Health & Counseling Services seeks a Senior Student Health Nurse (Registered Nurse).

JOB DETAILS:

Provides professional nursing services for the student body. Primary responsibilities include providing direct and indirect patient care. Utilizing advanced assessment skills and nursing protocols the Student Health Nurse will provide direct care for minor acute illnesses, triage appointment requests and patient presentations, oversee dispensary process, and manage Allergy and STI clinics. This position is full time, Monday through Friday during the academic year and off during the summer months and winter break.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Director of Student Health

Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision is exercised over student interns and workers in health services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Unrestricted WI RN license
• Current CPR
• Minimum one year of ambulatory clinic nursing.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years experience as primary nurse in ambulatory primary care setting providing direct patient care.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and able to work with diverse populations, including but not limited to people of all ages with various ethnic, sexual orientation, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Commitment to a flexible work schedule which may include some evenings.
• Experience in Nursing Triage and use of protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients regarding care, treatment plans and follow up.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful, urgent situations
• Ability to conduct patient assessments and recommend and implement appropriate plan of care
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to follow the principles of civility.
• Proficiency with public speaking.
• Ability to travel independently to attend meetings, conferences and professional development programs as needed whether on campus or otherwise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates empathy, caring, and understanding of students and their needs when seeking health care.
2. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
3. Continually seeks methods and opportunities to improve the quality of care delivered to students.
4. Applies ethical and legal principles to the collection, use, and dissemination of medical information.
5. Maintains appropriate standards of safety, hygiene and infection control for the UHCS environment.
6. Develops skills and behaviors to manage multiple tasks, maximize work performance individually and as a team member.
7. Demonstrates the ability to successfully interact with students and staff using verbal and written communication.
8. Interacts sensitively, effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic and professional backgrounds.
9. Works effectively with all university departments assisting with students’ academic/athletic health care requirements.
10. Proficient use of electronic medical records, and electronic technology.
11. Supports the University and UHCS mission and the strategic priorities for the Division of Student Affairs.
12. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the University, in a courteous and professional manner, demonstrating the principles of civility.
13. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
14. Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE:

The Student Health Nurse will provide direct patient care nurse visits utilizing nursing assessment skills, by protocol, with support from a licensed provider, and manage the direct care for patients presenting to the Health Clinic at University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS). This may include, but is not limited to, working under protocol to manage care of patients with urinary tract infections, vaginal infections, contraceptive needs and concerns, menstrual cycle irregularities and problems, upper respiratory infections, cough, fever, travel consults, etc.

• Interview and conduct physical assessment.
• Recognize normal findings from abnormal, and implement the intended protocol based on findings. Follow protocol decision tree.
• Provide advice for health care concerns based on health education brochures, electronic evidence-based resources, and standards of care.
• When findings are beyond intent of protocol, facilitate patient into provider schedule or consult with provider.
• Provide follow-up care as necessary, for example, make sure test results are communicated to patient.
• Provide triage services for those patients who walk-in, telephone, or contacts UHCS electronically. Assess patient request for services.
• Demonstrates proficiency with starting and maintaining intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, CLIA waived testing, microscopy, and other nursing skills provided in an ambulatory care clinic setting.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE:

The Student Health Nurse will demonstrate and lead by example with advanced communication skills, problem solving abilities, conflict management and fostering a work environment that follows the principles of civility. Active listening and clarification skills are important with this patient population. Must be accountable for own communication and able to maintain positive relationships with varying types of customers (physicians, nurse practitioners, laboratory technicians, nurses, medical assistants, receptionists, schedulers, parents, student patients and other university employees). Able to resource and problem solve in effective manner. Addresses conflict and resolves issues in a professional and timely manner. Maintain required certifications/competencies, i.e., BLS, immunizations, TB testing, fit testing, etc.

The Student Health Nurse acts as a consultant and resource for the SHC and other campus programs.

Provide information regarding clinic and community resources available to students.

• Participate in student programs and events on campus.
• Provide evaluative data on the performance of new and/or less experienced staff. Orient new staff to the clinical area.
• Completes one quality study annually which demonstrates quality improvement according to the AAAHC standards.
• Follows all AAAHC standards. Makes recommendation and implements quality improvement processes.
• Participates in Peer Review process.
• Proficient with data analysis, assessment, and evaluation
• Coordinates and participates in delivering flu clinics and other outreach health services as deemed necessary.
• Reviews Nursing Protocols, policies and procedures and updates on an annual basis.
• Participate in research studies appropriate to Student Health Center’s population.
• Participate in social media, marketing of events and health promoting messages.
• Coordinates annual staff education and compliance with Bloodborne pathogens, Infection prevention, immunizations and training for new staff.
• The Student Health Nurse is accountable to develop and maintain own program of professional development.
• Supports the mission of the university and division of student affairs strategic priorities.
• Engages in the University goals for Inclusive Excellence
• Proficient with utilization of electronic medical records
• Responsible for maintaining the ordering, inventory and stocking of the dispensing formulary, ordering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other medications needed for clinical operations.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) is a merged health and counseling center that provides physical health, mental health and wellness services to enrolled students. UHCS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The mission of UHCS is: Building the foundation for life-long learning and wellness by providing high quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation for our diverse campus community.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by October 14, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Karen Brueggeman
Medical Program Assistant - Associate
262-472-1305
brueggek@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

This Job ID is 14714.

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