Registered Nurse (Part-time, 9 month) - Health Services

Registered Nurse (Part-time, 9 month) - Health Services

Salary:                       $36.42 per hour
Location:                    Health Sciences
Position Status:         Part-time ( 9 month position)                                          
Hours:                        Varied (less than 25 hours per week)
Position Number:       870003/70-179                
FLSA Status:              Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
Health Services is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse.

The purpose of this position is to assist the medical office in duties that support patient care and related tasks and procedures as directed by clinicians and nurses, policies, execution of point-of-care laboratory testing and all related Quality Control requirements and instrument sterilization; and to assist with duties such as telephone operations, front-reception window, and check-out; as well as immunization verification procedures. The staff at Duquesne University Health Services are required to have the TEAMS app downloaded and accessible on their mobile phone and laptop.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for Direct Patient Care including Triage/Vitals/Rooming/POC testing/Lab Testing.

Responsible for front office duties including Incoming/Outgoing phone calls.

Responsible for contacting patients regarding lab results/follow-up/referrals etc.

Responsible for management of International students and Pre-Clinical Health Requirements for students entering clinical rotations.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.

3-5 years of experience

Current PA RN license in good standing.

Current CPR certification.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution.

5-8+ years of experience

Experience in patient triage preferred. Experience in lab draws, IV placement and IM injections also preferred. Experience with immunization compliance and working with International populations highly preferred.

Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Excellent communication and collaboration skills required

Willingness to work effectively with others, often times adapting and multi-tasking to complete needed duties

Willingness to problem solve as needed and utilize professional knowledge to solve clinical or administrative issues

Able to work varying shifts throughout week between 7:30a-6p

Able to fulfill 9-month position between Mid-August through Mid-May annually

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.