Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Location:

UNG - Oconee

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse on the Oconee Campus. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, student-centered clinical care in a university health setting. This role supports the physical and mental well-being of students by performing nursing assessments, providing treatment and preventive care, facilitating telehealth visits, coordinating services, delivering patient education, and promoting university Well-Being initiatives.

The RN works collaboratively with Student Health Services healthcare providers, Well-Being staff, and other members of the campus community. Performs duties in accordance with established rules and regulations, standard practices, protocols, and procedure manuals under the direction of the MD and/or mid-level provider. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and initiate emergency care is essential. Knowledge of immunization requirements per the Board of Regents.

This position serves the UNG Oconee campus, but must have flexibility to work occasionally on other UNG campuses when need, occasional weekends and/or travel to other campuses for special events as assigned. Computer and technology skills necessary for telehealth (software and hardware), electronic medical records, and UNG Banner system.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university
¿ s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Perform triage and nursing assessment during in-person and/or telehealth visits. Function as the telehealth presenting site facilitator. Obtain health histories and document accurately in the electronic health record (EHR). Take vital signs, administer basic first aid, and recognize emergencies and initiate emergency care when needed. Perform phlebotomy and CLIA-waived laboratory tests and process lab specimens. Administer medications and treatments, including injections, wound care, nebulizer therapy, and other nurse-driven protocols as ordered.
  
  Collaborate and work as a team with colleagues on other campuses.
• Support daily clinic workflow, including intake, scheduling, processing immunizations, and other administrative duties.
• Facilitate referrals to community providers, specialists, or campus mental health services as appropriate. Coordinate follow-up care as directed by the healthcare providers.
• Participate in development and implementation of Well-Being activities, such as flu clinics and wellness outreach events. Offer patient education on illness management, self-care, and preventive health practices. Assist with campus Well-Being programming initiatives and serve on campus committees.
• Assist with clinical supply and vaccine inventory, ordering, and storage.
• Work directly with…