Special Program Aid (RN III)
Job Title: Special Program Aid (RN III)
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
Student Health Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
$30.76 hourly
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Summary:
The Special Program Aid (RN III), under general supervision, provides patient care, evaluations, and treatment. Responsible for the operation and maintenance, which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care, patient evaluations, and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.
Provides preventative education programs to students, such as residence life programs and student organization programs.
Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients, physical assessments, and treatments, including the administration of medication and therapy as directed.
Operates and maintains the clinic, which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.
Maintains and operates the autoclave for sterilization of instruments/supplies.
Maintains and monitors patient records, assesses health care needs, and provides patient education.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Four years of related experience.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.
Ability to:
Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Licensing / Professional Certification
Licensed RN and CPR certified
Physical Requirements: General office environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Requirements: This position is temporary, as needed.
Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Position might require a flexible schedule to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary (i.e. during university events).
This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPPA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPPA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual's employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
Pay of Rat e:
$30.76/hour for up to 19 hours weekly
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
