Registered Nurse - Student Health Care Center (Chfm) (529853)

Classification Title:

Registered Nurse I

Job Description:

The University of Florida's Student Health Care Center (SHCC) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse I to join our team. This role is a dynamic opportunity for an RN to actively contribute to patient care coordination, medication management, and triage within a collaborative healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge in psychiatric nursing practices, ensuring patient safety, and delivering high-quality care. If you are a passionate RN with a commitment to mental health and a desire to work within a multicultural environment, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate prescription refills in collaboration with Psychiatric providers.
• Assist with medication Pre-Authorizations.
• Provide telephone management for medication concerns, side effects, and referrals.
• Assist patients with laboratory referrals and communicate results to providers.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge in psychiatric nursing practices, including emergency procedures.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost factors in planning and delivering patient care.
• Assess patients' Vital Signs and provide general health maintenance and preventive care education.
• Document all care and services within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Epic.
• Assess patients' Vital Signs and provide general health maintenance and preventive care education.
• Document all care and services within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Epic.
• Assess patients' Vital Signs and provide general health maintenance and preventive care education.
• Document all care and services within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Epic.

Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm 40 hours/week and occasional Sundays. Hours and days may vary according to the needs of the SHCC Psychiatry and unforeseen closures.

 

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About Gainesville, Florida:

Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university and serves as one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for preserving historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. It is a hidden gem in North Central Florida within a few hours of major cities such as Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. We are central to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day's drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. We have warm weather much of the year, allowing for outdoor activities almost year-round. Due to the diverse atmosphere generated by The University of Florida and UF Health Shands who are the leading employers in Gainesville, Gainesville is also a wonderful place to raise a family. For more information about Gainesville, FL please go to: The Guide to Greater Gainesville  Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds

Expected Salary:

The salary range is between $28 - $31 per hour and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. Additionally, voluntary insurance options are available, including vision, dental, long-term disability, and more.
• Retirement Options: UF offers attractive retirement options, such as the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF employees have access to a generous paid leave plan, a sick leave pool, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts.
• See more information on benefits here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

As a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge to provide patient care using sound nursing practice including knowledge of pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of and experience in the field of Mental Health, including knowledge of common psychiatric medications and their side effects.
• Familiarity with the EMR's used in Psychiatry and ability to utilize the EMR's to document patient interactions.
• Psychiatry experience in outpatient or inpatient facility or comparable exposure to patients with mental health needs in the medical environment.

SKILLS:

• Skilled in administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
• Skilled in administering oxygen
• Skilled in starting, monitoring and administering intravenous (IV) fluids and medications
• Skilled in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Skilled in performing wound care and Point-of-Care Testing

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally with patients, family members and staff
• Ability to take pertinent histories and document in appropriate health records
• Ability to administer medications
• Ability to provide treatment to patient using SHCC/SHCC Psychiatry guidelines, policies and procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship
• In order for your application for this position to be considered complete, you must upload a resume, a cover letter, or a letter of interest.

• Position consists of predominantly computer work, ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to transport himself/herself to various training activities and meetings.
• If you are a Florida resident claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD-214 with your application for consideration.

Post Offer Health Assessment & Requirements

• Patient contact
• Contact with human blood
• Requires Criminal Background Check

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes