RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

RN

Provide independent and collaborative clinical nursing care to student patients in Student Health Services (SHS) in the Center for Health and Wellbeing that includes: nursing assessments, patient education, and triage and treatments within an RN's scope of practice. Provide administrative nursing services for UVM students. Support the mission, vision, and philosophy of Student Health Services, CHWB, the Division of Student Affairs, and University of Vermont, which include promoting an inclusive environment for students and staff of different backgrounds, as well as a healthy, positive, and supportive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) - Bachelor's degree in nursing or appropriate education to support RN licensing. Specialized Vermont Board of Medical Practice approved certification and/or licensure required. Three years' related experience required. Clinical proficiency in ambulatory clinical nursing, including triage/nurse assessment and charting required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Proficiency with email, internet, and health information database applications.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness. All CHWB employees are considered Healthcare workers as defined in Vermont State Law. Vaccination against infectious diseases helps to protect against contracting infectious diseases and helps to provide "herd immunity". Vaccination of staff also provides additional protection for students who seek care with us, some of whom are immunocompromised or unable to receive vaccines for medical reasons.

The following vaccinations are required for all CHWB employees:
Rubeola (measles)- two rubeola vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer Mumps- two mumps vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer Rubella- one rubella vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer Varicella (chicken pox)- two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis) a one-time only dose for adults Hepatitis B- a series of two OR three vaccines (depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody.

Tuberculosis (TB) screening: A negative "two step" PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold)

Anticipated Pay Range - $68,000-$78,000 for 10 months

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground:
Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.