Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 40092

Salary Grade: H

Summary

Incumbents in the Nurse RN position provide professional nursing services and patient care in a health care clinic.  Incumbents assess patient status; implement interventions to modify symptoms; and develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes. 

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Nurse RN reports to a Director.  This classification may train and guide nursing and support staff.

Typical Functions

1. Assists care provider with examinations, treatments, special tests, education and procedures.
2. Assists patients with aftercare plans, dressings, and follow-up arrangements.
3. Prepares equipment and exam room for patient.
4. Interviews patients on phone or in person to determine chief complaint.
5. Reviews patient charts; checks patients in; obtains and records patients’ vital signs; and assesses reason for patient visit.
6. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients’ condition.
7. Recognizes emergencies or deviations from common ailments that might endanger the patient.
8. Educates patients regarding health-related issues.
9. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infections control methods.
10. May assist at health fairs.
11. May provide case management and coordinate outreach and follow-up services with patients.
12. May train and guide nursing and support staff.
13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to adhere to University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.
2. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
3. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
4. Skilled in preparing and maintaining patient records.
5. Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
6. Knowledge of variations in procedure and equipment used by different providers.
7. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
8. Skilled in performing medical and clinical procedures.
9. Ability to educate patients as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
10. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients when needed.
11. Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
12. Knowledge of clinical operations, procedures, and standards.
13. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
14. Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood.
15. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of heavy weight objects up to 50 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day.  The work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions. 

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.