Clinic Nurse

Salary/Position Classification

• $58,800+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• Schedule:
  • Academic Year (August 16 - May 15): 40 hours per week
  • Summer (May 16 - August 15): 20 hours per week
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

The clinic nurse collaborates with medical and psychiatric providers in evaluation and treatment of patients in person, electronically or via phone, within the nursing scope of practice. The nurse performs general nursing procedures, administers required immunizations and treatments, and provides education to enhance patient knowledge.

• Assist provider in evaluation and treatment of patients:
  • Practice within professional, ethical, and legal parameters, maintaining strict patient confidentially 100% of time.
    • Provide nonjudgmental care and sensitivity regardless of race, gender or culturally diverse attitudes.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health record (EHR), interview patients, record vital signs, review and update medication list and allergies.
  • Administer treatments and intravenous (IV) therapy as ordered by the medical provider.
  • Perform preliminary procedures for FAA/ATC, ROTC, GYN, and physical exams.
  • Prep patient for procedures, obtain appropriate signature on informed consent and ancillary surgical documents, provide appropriate pre and post procedure care and education.
  • Assist with surgical, casting, and splinting procedures.
  • Assist in referrals to other specialties as directed by medical providers. Arrange for emergent transfer to acute care setting and transfer of appropriate records for continuation of care, adhering to FERPA & HIPAA guidelines.
  • Utilize standing orders to administer treatments, medications, vaccinations and to order appropriate lab and x-ray studies.
  • Order T-Spot testing, per standing orders. Arrange Public Health follow-up of latent TB clients per medical provider order.
  • Prepare specimens for lab analysis, utilizing knowledge of blood borne pathogens and adhering to infection control guidelines in all procedures.
  • Dispense and fit crutches;
    Instruct patient on correct usage.
  • Perform audiometry, vision, or additional tests when indicated or by provider order.
  • Perform peak flow testing and nebulizer treatments.
  • Provide emergency services during hours of clinic operation (CPR, First Aid, AED).
• Provide care for patients not seen by a medical provider in various methods such as in-person, by phone, and/or electronically:
  • Practice within professional, ethical, and legal parameters, maintaining strict patient confidentially 100% of time. a. Provide nonjudgmental care and sensitivity regardless of race, gender or culturally diverse attitudes. b. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health record (EHR), interview patients, record vital signs, review and update medication list and allergies.
  • Administer treatments and intravenous (IV) therapy as ordered by the medical provider.
  • Perform preliminary procedures for FAA/ATC, ROTC, GYN, and physical exams.
  • Prep patient for procedures, obtain appropriate signature on informed consent and ancillary surgical documents, provide appropriate pre and post procedure care and education.
  • Assist with surgical, casting, and splinting procedures.
  • Assist in referrals to other specialties as directed by medical providers. Arrange for emergent transfer to acute care setting and transfer of appropriate records for continuation of care, adhering to FERPA & HIPAA guidelines.
  • Utilize standing orders to administer treatments, medications, vaccinations and to order appropriate lab and x-ray studies.
  • Order T-Spot testing, per standing orders. Arrange Public Health follow-up of latent TB clients per medical provider order. 10. Prepare specimens for lab analysis, utilizing knowledge of blood borne pathogens and adhering to infection control guidelines in all procedures.
  • Dispense and fit crutches;
    Instruct patient on correct usage.
  • Perform audiometry, vision, or additional tests when indicated or by provider order.
  • Perform peak flow testing and nebulizer treatments.
  • Provide emergency services during hours of clinic operation (CPR, First Aid, AED).
• Educate and enhance patient’s knowledge of medical and psychiatric conditions:
  • Provide knowledgeable, appropriate health advice to patients. Promote prevention practices for maintenance of health and general well-being.
  • Educate patient in treatment of disease or injury. Assure patient understanding of condition to enhance compliance with medical provider’s orders.
  • Provide patients with information sheets, brochures, and online references pertinent to medical and psychiatric needs and health promotion.
  • Promote patient awareness of early signs and symptoms of complications and action plan for intervention of disease or condition.
  • Use available communication resources to assure comprehension of care and treatment explanations.
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