Job Description

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for Rutgers Student Health. The Staff Nurse reports directly to the Nurse Supervisor and provides direct primary nursing care to the patients in collaboration with all Rutgers Student Health ( RSH ) healthcare team members.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collaborates in interdisciplinary meetings and educational programs as a planner, provider, participant, and evaluator.
• Participates in community, departmental, and university wide outreach events and programs such as vaccination clinics, TB testing clinics, student programs/tabling events.
• Collects accurate data pertinent to the health of the patient in an organized and systematic manner by use of interview, observation, physical assessment, and review of records. All relevant collected data are documented in electronic health record ( EHR ) and conveyed to collaborating healthcare team members in a HIPAA compliant manner for best coordination of care.
• Assesses data collected and prioritize nursing care based upon the needs of the patient. Coordinates, reassess, and adjusts plan of care with the clinicians as necessary.
• Collaborates with all healthcare team members in formulating a plan of care with specific goals and interventions for the patient.
• Assesses the patient holistically to identify medical and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies and provide referrals to patients of available programs as appropriate.
• Executes clinicians' orders per Nursing Practice Act.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a recognized registered nursing school.
• Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Electronic health records and routine medical equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to physically assist patients as necessary; may entail lifting clients, pushing wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to cope with interruptions, multiple tasks and stress of dealing with multiple patients.

Special Conditions:

• Evening hours may apply when needed. Position will require movement to other health centers on campus as needed.

Posting Number: 25ST0444

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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