Staff Nurse

About the role

The Staff Nurse/Registered Nurse working for University Health Services provides physical, psychological, and emotional care on a 10-bed inpatient unit as well as assessing/treating walk-in patients in an emergent/urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• identifying patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons to understand patient needs;
• following the nursing process;
• evaluating patients seeking medical or emergency treatment/advice by performing a thorough nursing assessment, providing first-aid treatment and communicating findings to treating practitioners;
• communicating test/lab findings to treating practitioners;
• coordinating treatment by communicating with the multidisciplinary team, which includes but is not limited to, physicians, nurses, administration, counseling, BC Police Department, and emergency rooms;
• arranging for referrals, tests, transportation, and admissions;
• resolving patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies;
• providing counseling regarding health care practices and prescribed medical treatment;
• supporting division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with MA license.
• At least three years of experience in an ambulatory, emergency or college health setting.
• Electronic Medical Record experience is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively while fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Experience working in a university setting is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices, as well as participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in coordinating health services and liaising with other health care professionals.
• Strong attention to detail.

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