Registered Nurse - Triage

About This Role

This nursing role provides direct assessment care and patient education within a clinic setting, collaborating with the healthcare team to discuss patient progress and needs. The position involves assisting healthcare providers with examinations and treatments, requiring a high level of concentration and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to screen, assess, and provide patient care in a nurse triage clinic
• Recognize signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness
• Order lab tests and initiate treatments consistent with clinical guidelines and standing orders
• Treat patients for minor injuries and illnesses
• Function as terminal provider as dictated by Nursing Standing Orders
• Function as a patient advocate and provide patient education
• Promote wellness through activities directed towards prevention and risk reduction
• Establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients
• Prepare patients for healthcare provider visits by taking patient's history, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and reasons for visit
• Document information in patient's record
• Assist healthcare provider with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Perform prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients
• Administer immunizations required by Clemson University
• Provide a safe environment
• Maintain individual nursing competencies and stay abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education
• Assume responsibility of actions and judgments

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Important Details

• Schedule: 37.5 standard hours
• Application deadline: Open until filled
• Essential Personnel Level: Emergency Response - required to respond in the event of an emergency closure or modified operations to provide initial response, including mission essential functions. Some positions may be required to work remotely or be on call.

About the Company

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.