Registered Nurse I

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment.

Job Duties

10% - Professional Development

• Maintains individual nursing competencies and stays abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education.
• Assumes responsibility of actions and judgments.
• 30% - Patient Care:

• Performs prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients.
• Administers immunizations required by Clemson University.
• Provides a safe environment.
• 30% - Patient Preparation:

• Prepares patients for healthcare provider visits by taking patient's history, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and reasons for visit.
• Documents information in patient's record.
• Orders appropriate lab tests.
• Assists healthcare provider with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• 30% - Assessment and Advocacy:

• Recognizes signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness.
• Functions as a patient advocate and provides patient education.
• Establishes and maintains confidence and cooperation of patients.

Job Code: Ea20

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

Job Knowledge

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 60% Extends hands or arms in any direction: 50% Recognize or inspect visually: 60% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 90% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 25% Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 60% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 25% Stand for Prolonged Period: 75% Walk or move about: 75%

Working Conditions

Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 80% Chemical hazards: 10% Mechanical hazards: 10%

Work Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Expected Salary Range

53.856.00 - 56,383.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION: Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Military and Veteran

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact with any questions or issues.