University of Central Florida

Participate in infection prevention (e.g., clean rooms and clean multi-patient use items between use, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, and safe injection practices).. UCF SHS requires American Heart Association (or equivalent as indicated on the certification) which includes the hands-on demonstration portion.. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment.. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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The Opportunity The UCF Student Health Team is seeking qualified candidates for a Registered Nurse Specialist I position. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will provide professional culturally competent nursing care to patients. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will practice under the oversight of a licensed healthcare provider, practice nursing compliance with FL Nurse Act, and adhere to OSHA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and FL Department of Health guidelines. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will follow SHS policies and assist in regularly assigned and other specialty areas to meet the needs of the clinic. Responsibilities <ul><li>Direct patient care (Primary, Sports, International, Gynecology, Behavioral Health, After Hours, Specialty); Nursing assessment in all patient care areas of the clinic.</li><li>Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments.</li><li>Administer medications (inhalation, injection, intravenous, oral, topical).</li><li>Collect samples/specimens.</li><li>Complete diagnostics tests as ordered (e.g., Electrocardiogram (EKG), COVID, Spirometry).</li><li>Provide patient education (e.g., medications, procedures, office visits, prevention, follow-up, self-care).</li><li>Document as necessary (e.g., Electronic Health Records (EHR), logs).</li><li>Assist with Baker Acts and Marchman Acts.</li><li>Participate in drills and assigned annual training.</li><li>Participate in code responses.</li><li>Participate in infection prevention (e.g., clean rooms and clean multi-patient use items between use, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, and safe injection practices).</li><li>Participate in inventory control.</li><li>Attend staff meetings.</li><li>Participate in nursing education as assigned.</li><li>Participate in peer review.</li><li>Assist in UCF SHS Lab as needed.</li><li>Complete weekly medication reconciliation for the first floor.</li><li>Other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the clinic.</li><li>Timely completion of all required university, AHSC, and SHS training. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code. Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Prior experience in ambulatory care nursing.</li><li>BLS Certification. UCF SHS requires American Heart Association (or equivalent as indicated on the certification) which includes the hands-on demonstration portion.</li><li>Adheres to HIPAA (Health Information Privacy Protection Act) guidelines and education.</li><li>Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.</li><li>Experience working with Electronic Health Record Systems. </li></ul>Additional Application Materials Required Along with your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Special Instructions To The Applicant This is a reposted position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Are Benefits Important to You? State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Department Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) - Health Center Operations - OPS Hours of Work Part time Work Schedule Monday through Friday, within the hours of 8:00am-6:30pm with occasional Saturdays, 10:00am-3:00pm (25 hours per week). Hours are subject to change due to operational needs, special projects, and emergencies. Type of Appointment Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Hourly Rate $20.29 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date Benefits Eligibility State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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