Part-Time Registered Nurse (2)

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

Part-Time Registered Nurse (2 positions)
University of South Carolina Upstate
TMP00792PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Serve on the clinical team at Health Services Department providing nursing care to patients. Provides nursing care within the RN scope of practice. Assists providers with evaluation, health screenings, treatment plans, referrals, education, emotional support and preventative care. Ensure positive patient care outcomes are achieved. Works with other members of the healthcare team, family and/or caretakers to provide compassionate care to the patient. Works collaboratively within the Division of Student Affairs to support students holistic wellbeing.

• Provides patient care within the RN scope of practice including triage, patient history, assessment, lab testing, patient education and plan of care based on RN scope of practice, practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Performs nursing procedures including but not limited to vital signs, first aid/wound care, lab specimen collection and processing, medication injections, immunizations, tuberculin skin testing, IVs, EKGs and procedural assistance.
• Maintains medication and clinical supplies stock in accordance with pharmacy, lab and state health regulations. Maintain adequate stock of clinical supplies in exam rooms. Store, document and communicate needs for pharmacy and lab items to area supervisor in accordance with clinic procedures and State Health Regulations. Clean and sterilize instruments using autoclave in accordance with clinical procedures and maintain instruments.
• Assist with individual follow-up, care coordination, medication refills, and other patient needs. Support Health Services' response to campus medical incidents and infectious disease outbreaks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: An associate's degree in nursing with 3 or more years of job-related experience is required. A successful background check is required.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. BLS CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications: Hospital experience, Triage, Phlebotomy, IVs, Injections

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and techniques of nursing/ health care. Knowledge of current trends in continuing quality improvement. Possess clinical skills necessary to treat patients of all ages. Ability to think analytically and problem solve. Ability to work in a team situation. Skills in planning and organization. Ability to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207096