Part-Time Temporary Registered Nurse

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Summary:

This is a time limited, temporary position which provides direct clinical and customer service to the Student Health Center medical provider staff. The Registered Nurse operates under the clinical supervision of the Associate Medical Director. This position contributes to the efficient patient flow by triaging and treating ill patients, specimen collection, facilitation of clinic paperwork, and medically related tasks in a primary care outpatient student health center.
 

Essential Functions:

1.) Clinical Functions

• Triage all incoming patients for medical providers including obtaining vital signs (as needed) and POC testing if indicated.

• Assess and evaluate patient needs and assist with prioritization of patient care to maintain patient flow and keep medical providers on schedule.

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director or Associate Medical Director, perform venipuncture, EKGs, and administer medication/ immunization injections in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures.

• Provide wound care and suture removal.

• Patient education to support clinical care.

• Documentation of patient visits in EMR.

2.) Administrative Functions

• Maintain records for clinic processes including but not limited to all incoming and outgoing lab test and results; refrigerator/freezer daily temperature logs; monthly clinic expiration/operation checks (including checking for expired testing products in medical providers’ exam rooms, AED operation, and Lab Dispensary medications; Oxygen tank operation).

• Assist in maintenance of supply inventory and ordering via LabCorp.

• Ensure Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are up-to-date per CDC.gov website.

• Ensure medication information sheets are kept up to date.

• Assist Administrative Associate Director in maintenance of supply inventory.

• Assist clinical, nursing and administrative staff in preparation of accreditation surveys and standards.

• Support infection control nurse in implementation of infection control procedures.

• Assist in development of allergy desensitization program alongside Medical Director, Associate Medical Director and Lead RN. 

• Support Tuberculosis Screening program, alongside Associate Administrative Director and Lead RN.

• Assist in development of nursing protocols and procedures as needed.

• Assist in approval process for immunization records.

3.) Other Functions

• Perform similar incidental duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs.

• Building and Supporting Teams.

• Developing Plans.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 20 - 25 hours per week.

• This is a temporary part-time position expected to end on or before 04/01/2026 or until a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) is hired (once the full-time RN is hired, this position will be terminated).

• May occasionally require some weekend hours.

Salary Range:

• $46 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited school of registered nursing.

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

• Must have the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of providers and patients.

• Must have excellent customer service and an interest in working with a college-age population.

• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.

• Must hold a DC registered nurse license.

• Must be very customer focused and willing to work with a college–age population.

• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of registered nursing.

• At least one year of experience in primary care setting preferred.

• Experience and comfort with using an electronic medical record system is preferred.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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