Part-Time Registered Nurse (2 positions)

Part-Time Registered Nurse (2 positions)
University of South Carolina Upstate
TMP00792PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Serve on the clinical team at Health Services Department providing nursing care to patients. Provides nursing care within the RN scope of practice. Assists providers with evaluation, health screenings, treatment plans, referrals, education, emotional support and preventative care. Ensure positive patient care outcomes are achieved. Works with other members of the healthcare team, family and/or caretakers to provide compassionate care to the patient. Works collaboratively within the Division of Student Affairs to support students holistic wellbeing.

• Provides patient care within the RN scope of practice including triage, patient history, assessment, lab testing, patient education and plan of care based on RN scope of practice, practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Performs nursing procedures including but not limited to vital signs, first aid/wound care, lab specimen collection and processing, medication injections, immunizations, tuberculin skin testing, IVs, EKGs and procedural assistance.
• Maintains medication and clinical supplies stock in accordance with pharmacy, lab and state health regulations. Maintain adequate stock of clinical supplies in exam rooms. Store, document and communicate needs for pharmacy and lab items to area supervisor in accordance with clinic procedures and State Health Regulations. Clean and sterilize instruments using autoclave in accordance with clinical procedures and maintain instruments.
• Assist with individual follow-up, care coordination, medication refills, and other patient needs. Support Health Services’ response to campus medical incidents and infectious disease outbreaks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: An associate’s degree in nursing with 3 or more years of job-related experience is required. A successful background check is required.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. BLS CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications: Hospital experience, Triage, Phlebotomy, IVs, Injections

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and techniques of nursing/ health care. Knowledge of current trends in continuing quality improvement. Possess clinical skills necessary to treat patients of all ages. Ability to think analytically and solve problems. Ability to work in a team situation. Skills in planning and organization. Ability to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Salary: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour based on education and experience.

Work Schedule: Part-time hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with both morning and afternoon shifts available. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

For more information and/or to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206139

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.