Staff Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Health Services Team. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Description:

• Staff RN to assist Director and MD’s. will provide ambulatory nursing services, first aid, and urgent care to all registered students.
  
  
• Must be able to do venipuncture and give immunizations
  
  
• Will work under direction of RN and MD within the limits set by the University, state and federal agencies, and guidelines and mandates of the State Board of Nursing.
  
  
• Must be organized, be able to multi task.
  
  
• Must have great computer skills, be familiar with SOAP notes.
  
  
• Must be reliable, able to work independently follow procedural guidelines in place.
  
  
• Will be working closely with staff Physicians and RN, must do daily reports.
  
  
• Will also serve as back up when needed for daily office functions.
  
  
• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  
• May assist with orientation and vaccination requirements.
  
  

In regards to COVID-19, the RN will assist the Director in:

• Follow up on test results (will learn to do testing on site for COVID, MONO, STREP).
  
  
• Must be able to collect specimens for LabCorp and Sonora Labs.
  
  
• Will communicate with appropriate parties per RN and DOS direction.
  
  
• Will be responsible for COVID-19 related issues such as quarantine, isolation, retrieving test results, sharing information with appropriate parties.
  
  
• W ill also be responsible for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and vaccination clinics.
  
  

ERAU benefits include:

• Relocation support provided
  
  
• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
  
  
• Two BC/BS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
  
  
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children will cover one undergraduate and graduate degree per person
  
  
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mail room and enjoy observation flights
  
  

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree and Arizona Nursing License required with 1-3 years relevant experience.

The RN will have considerable knowledge of professional nursing theory, techniques, practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and body systems, current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatment and skills in applying this knowledge.

The RN will have the ability to evaluate a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual patients. Ability to make accurate decisions based upon the review of medical records and the ability to make recommendations for improvement in nursing services. The RN will work under standing orders from the contracted Physician’s on staff. Responsible for maintaining records in HIPAA compliance, both on Pyramed software program and paper charts. The RN will provide high quality patient care and keep patient satisfaction at a high level.

Must be flexible and have a good sense of humor.