Job description

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives

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This is a full-time benefited position with working hours during the 9 months of the Fall and Spring semesters. Summers off!

JOB TITLE:
Nurse, Registered

JOB PURPOSE:
Assess patient's needs; provide nursing care and health education services for patients in the infirmary or other designated facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess the needs of patients; refer patients to providers, or initiate treatment under medical supervision and standing orders.

Assist or perform, under direction, therapeutic procedures including dispensing/administering medications, application of dressings, and removing sutures and bandages.

Administer and monitor intravenous (IV's) procedures.

Prepare patient for surgery; monitor patient during and following surgery; notify providers of patient's condition.

Assist physicians in conducting examinations and other procedures; may perform designated lab tests.

Provide health care information to patients and others; respond to inquiries.

Provide first-aid or emergency care; may coordinate patient health and social services care with outside agencies.

Administer immunizations and maintain health records.

Act as a resource person to medical residents regarding patient flow and clinic management.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
May schedule screening for patients with vision, hearing, dental and speech needs.

Sterilize supplies and equipment; clean and restock medical supplies.

May participate in training and assign work to designated staff.

COMPETENCIES:
Analysis/Problem Identification

Attention to Detail

Consistency

Integrity

Quality Orientation

Sensitivity

Service Orientation

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate’s degree in Nursing

Experience:
2 years of work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

Valid State of Wyoming Licensure as a Registered Nurse within 30 days of hire.

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the

University Vehicle Use Policy

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In order to comply with rules and regulations from the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, employees who work in the University’s units that serve Medicaid and Medicare patients will be subject to the federal mandate that requires these employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved religious or medical exemption.

If you are selected for this position, the University will provide information regarding how to submit proof of your vaccination to the University and information about how to request a religious or medical exemption from this mandate, including any medically approved reasons for delaying the vaccination.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with immunizations, including pediatric, and use of immunization registration systems.

Experience with electronic health records

Experience performing triage.

Experience in the primary care clinic model.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume, or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/13/2022 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email

jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit

http://visitlaramie.org/

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