What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at State of South Carolina?
Functions as a nurse specialist in applying the nursing process:
- Assesses, counsels, educates and makes decisions regarding disposition of student health concerns.
- Refers to the appropriate provider students in need of medical care outside the nurse’s scope of practice.
- Follows applicable standings orders and protocols as appropriate.
- Possesses and maintains a working knowledge of nursing scope of practice and clinic operations.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of commonly used medications, immunizations, lab tests, treatments and procedures.
- Functions effectively as a member of the nursing team by promoting teamwork through group process, decision making and communication.
- Actively contributes to the overall functionality of the Health Services clinic by performing non-clinical, administrative tasks as needed or assigned.
- Maintains excellent communication and teaching skills.
- Handles stressful situations in a professional manner.
- Remains current on nursing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates understanding and adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for healthcare workers.
- Maintains a safe and clean clinical environment.
- Ensures all clinic equipment is in good working order and keeps a log of regular equipment checks, maintenance and cleaning, when assigned.
- Completes annual lab proficiency training.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a three-year diploma in nursing, or an associate’s degree in nursing and a valid, unencumbered South Carolina or multistate compact registered nursing license. Current, unexpired American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- Functional ability to apply all aspects of nursing care to a diverse, college-aged patient population.
- Skilled in interviewing and triaging patients.
- Capable of making decisions regarding disposition of care.
- Proficient in performing basic medical procedures required in an urgent care setting.
- Able to handle stressful situations professionally.
- Demonstrates initiative and can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses sufficient technical skills to perform job duties at a high level.
- Effective in establishing and maintaining relationships with patients, students, co-workers, faculty, staff and the general public.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and teaching skills.